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Cranberry Molasses Cake

By: Brenda Knable

"Bursting with berries, warm squares of this homemade dessert are elegant drizzled with a sweet butter sauce. 'Friends baked this wonderful cake for my bridal shower,' writes Brenda Knable from Bagley, Minnesota."

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
40 Min

Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
1 cup molasses
3/4 cup water
2 1/4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
BUTTER SAUCE:
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup butter, cubed

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda and baking powder. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, molasses and water; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries. Pour into a greased 13-in.x 9-in.x 2-in.baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cut warm cake into squares; serve with butter sauce.