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Cranberry Cake

By: Marion Lowery 
"'Always welcomed on holidays, this pudding-like dessert is my mother's recipe,' says Medford, Oregon field editor Marion Lowery."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons grated orange or lemon peel
  • CREAM SAUCE:
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 2/3 cup butter

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking powder and nutmeg; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in cranberries and orange peel.
  2. Pour into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. cut warm cake into squares; serve with cream sauce.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2006 by SEWELL COOK   view full review
I doubled this recipe and baked the cake in a bundt pan for 45-50 min. I sifted the flour. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2006 by Rashell'72   view full review
My mother has made this cake at Christmas time for thirty years. I have come to anticipate it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2007 by OTTERCOON   view full review
This was great! I really enjoyed it. I think the only change I would make would be to add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2009 by Jody   view full review
Very moist cake. Can also bake in bundt pan for 40-45 minutes (frozen cranberries; slightly...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2010 by RosieROo   view full review
Very easy-- followed recipe exactly, and it came out great. I brought it to a party-- didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2009 by kevin5050   view full review
I prepared this cake for 80 people and it was the talk of the night. Easy to make, followed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2006 by LovesCheese   view full review
Really good cake! I made a few minor changes - in the sauce I used only 1 cup sugar and half...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2010 by ahfisher   view full review
Not only was this cake phenomenal, but it was quick and easy. The cream sauce brought it over...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2008 by ginny m   view full review
This the cranberry christmas cake my aunt made for our family Christmases 50 years ago, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2007 by Cookies   view full review
I have made this twice and Hmm...I can't decide if I like this or not. The second time I...

 

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