Best 11 Apple Cranberry Snack Cake Recipes

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Apple cranberry snack cake is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, dessert, or even as a snack. It's a moist and flavorful cake that's packed with apples and cranberries, and it has a sweet and tangy flavor that everyone will love. This snack cake is also relatively easy to make, and it can be made ahead of time so that it's ready when you need it.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE-CRANBERRY SNACK CAKE



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This snack cake starts with a lemon cake mix and just gets yummier as you add chopped apples, dried cranberries and fluffy Neufchatel cheese frosting.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 1h25m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 eggs
1 pkg. (2-layer size) lemon cake mix
2/3 cup MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing
2 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided
1 large apple, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 tsp. vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Beat eggs, cake mix, dressing and 1 tsp. cinnamon with mixer until blended. Stir in apples and cranberries. Pour into 13x9-inch baking pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 25 to 30 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan.
  • Beat Neufchatel, butter and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually beat in sugar and remaining cinnamon. Spread over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

EASY CRANBERRY AND APPLE CAKE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h12m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces fresh cranberries, rinsed and picked over for stems
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and diced
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1 tablespoon grated orange zest (2 oranges)
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 1/8 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup sour cream
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Combine the cranberries, apple, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs on medium-high speed for 2 minutes. With the mixer on medium, add 1 cup of the granulated sugar, the butter, vanilla, and sour cream and beat just until combined. On low speed, slowly add the flour and salt.
  • Pour the fruit mixture evenly into a 10-inch glass pie plate. Pour the batter over the fruit, covering it completely. Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon and sprinkle it over the batter. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean and the fruit is bubbling around the edges. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CRANBERRY APPLE CAKE



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A moist and delicious treat with a great mix of flavors. Perfect for those unused cranberries from Thanksgiving. You can use a variety of pans depending on what you have. Baking times will vary based on the pan. Two loaf pans take about an hour.

Provided by stupidmonke

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 eggs
1 ¾ cups brown sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups chopped apples
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch fluted-tube pan (such as Bundt®).
  • Whisk eggs, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a separate bowl; stir into egg mixture. This is a very thick mixture so use a solid spoon to mix together. Fold in apples, cranberries, and pecans until evenly incorporated. Pour batter in the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 317.3 mg, Sugar 24 g

EASY CRANBERRY & APPLE CAKE



Easy Cranberry & Apple Cake image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     Cake     Milk/Cream     Mixer     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy     Cranberry     Apple     Fall     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces fresh cranberries, rinsed and picked over for stems
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and medium-diced
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon grated orange zest (2 oranges)
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 1/8 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup sour cream
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  • Combine the cranberries, apple, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs on medium-high speed for 2 minutes. With the mixer on medium, add 1 cup of the granulated sugar, the butter, vanilla, and sour cream and beat just until combined. On low speed, slowly add the flour and salt.
  • Pour the fruit mixture evenly into a 10-inch glass pie plate. Pour the batter over the fruit, covering it completely. Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon and sprinkle it over the batter. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until a tooth-pick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean and the fruit is bubbling around the edges. Serve warm or at room temperature.

EASY APPLE-CRANBERRY DESSERT SQUARES



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Looking for a delicious fruit dessert? Then check out these apple and cranberry squares made with Original Bisquick® mix and served with ice cream.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup cold butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped pecans
8 cups thinly sliced peeled apples (about 5 large)
1 bag (6 oz) sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 container (8 oz) sour cream
3 eggs
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 15x10-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix Bisquick mix, oats and brown sugar. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until mixture is crumbly. Remove 1 1/2 cups crumb mixture to small bowl; stir in pecans. Set aside for topping. Pat remaining crumb mixture into bottom of pan.
  • In large bowl, toss apples, cranberries, granulated sugar and cinnamon. In small bowl, whisk together sour cream and eggs. Pour over apple mixture; toss to coat. Spoon filling over crust; sprinkle reserved crumb/nut mixture over filling.
  • Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until topping is golden brown and apples are tender. Cool 30 minutes. Cut into 8 rows by 4 rows. Serve warm with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 1/2 g

APPLE-CRANBERRY UPSIDE - DOWN CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 2 cakes of 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
4 apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced into rings and soaked in lemon juice and water
1/2 cup dried cranberries
8 tablespoons butter
1 cup white sugar
2 whole eggs
2 cups sifted cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a small saucepan, melt butter and dissolve brown sugar.
  • Place thin apple rings into bottom of 2 (9-inch) non-stick round cake pans. Sprinkle in dried cranberries. Pour butter and sugar mixture over apples and cranberries.
  • With an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs, one at a time, and combine well. In a bowl combine sifted flour, baking powder and salt. Add flour mixture slowly to egg mixture while beating continuously. Combine vanilla and buttermilk. Add buttermilk mixture to batter and beat until just combined.
  • Pour batter into cake pans over fruit mixture. Bake for 25 minutes or until skewer comes out clean. Let cakes rest in pans on racks to cool. Unmold onto a serving platter.

APPLE CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKES



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Cornmeal gives this upside-down cake a unique texture. Apples, cranberries and pecan make a delicious alternative to the typical pineapple and cherries. -Margee Berry, Trout Lake, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 medium tart apples, peeled and diced
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the apples, brown sugar and lemon juice in butter over medium heat until apples are tender. Stir in cranberries and pecans. Divide mixture evenly and place in 3 greased 6-1/2-in. cast-iron skillets., In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the buttermilk, oil and egg. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour over apple mixture., Bake at 400° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 14-18 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edges of cakes to loosen. Cool for 3 minutes before inverting onto serving plates., In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sour cream and confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Serve with warm cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Fat 27g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

APPLE-CRANBERRY BAKE



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The sweet-tart taste of apples and cranberries baked under a nutty brown-sugar topping is perfect for the holidays or anytime.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cups sliced peeled all-purpose apples
1 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) cranberries
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons Original Bisquick™ mix
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Stir together apples, cranberries, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons Bisquick and the cinnamon in medium bowl. Spread in ungreased square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches.
  • Stir together remaining ingredients; sprinkle evenly over apple mixture.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until topping is brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg

EASY APPLE SNACK CAKE



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This moist, apple-y cake is delicious as an afternoon snack or for breakfast, toasted and slathered with cream cheese. Dried cranberries can be substituted for the raisins. Posted in a newsletter from America's Test Kitchen.

Provided by DuChick

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1 cup packed light brown sugar
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced medium (2 cups)
1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 325 degrees. Lightly coat an 8-inch-square cake pan with vegetable oil spray.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, spices, and salt together in a large bowl and set aside.
  • Beat the brown sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 6 minutes.
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until incorporated, scraping down the bowl and beaters as needed.
  • Beat in the applesauce and lemon zest.
  • Whisk the flour mixture into the egg mixture until no streaks of flour remain.
  • Stir in the apples and raisins (if using).
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out with a few crumbs attached, 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack, about 2 hours, before serving.

APPLE CRANBERRY SPICE CAKE



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From "Cake Mix Magic." This sounds like an absolutely delightful fall cake. For a little variation, the dried cranberries could be replaced with dried cherries or raisins. Some suggested apple varieties to use are Spy, Spartan, or Golden Delicious.

Provided by the_cookie_lady

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 cake, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package spice cake mix
3 eggs
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup water
1 cup diced peeled apple
1 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350* and grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan or 4-liter tube pan.
  • In a large mixer bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, applesauce, butter and water. Beat on low speed for 1 minute to blend, then on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in diced apples and cranberries. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
  • Bake 55 to 65 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool 25 minutes in pan on a wire rack, then remove cake and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.4, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 73.2, Sodium 356, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 21.6, Protein 3.6

CHUNKY APPLE SNACK CAKE



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We enjoy this cake as a snack, packed in lunches or as a scrumptious dessert when warmed and topped with a scoop of low-fat ice cream. If the batter seems really thick, don't worry: Once you stir in the apples it loosens up. -Cindy Beberman, Orland Park, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Brunch     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 medium Gala or Fuji apples, shredded (about 4 cups)
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 13x9-in. baking pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, beat eggs, brown sugar, melted butter, sugar and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into egg mixture. Stir in apples and pecans., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a tart and tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the apples and the warm spices in this cake. If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries that have been thawed and drained.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough. Mix the batter until just combined, then stop mixing.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Enjoy the cake within 3 days: The cake is best when eaten fresh, but it can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This apple cranberry snack cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The cream cheese frosting adds a rich and creamy touch that takes this cake to the next level. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy dessert to serve at a potluck or a special treat to enjoy with your family, this apple cranberry snack cake is sure to be a hit.

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