Best 6 Cranberry Cake With Hard Sauce Recipes

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If you're looking for a festive and delicious dessert to serve at your next holiday gathering, look no further than cranberry cake with hard sauce. This classic dish is sure to be a hit with its moist, flavorful cake and creamy, tangy frosting. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dessert that will impress your friends and family.

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CRANBERRY SAUCE CAKE



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This moist cake is so easy to make because it mixes in one bowl. Slice it at the table so everyone can see how beautiful it is. Make one for your dinner and another for a friend. -Marge Clark, West Lebanon, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon orange extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 cup chopped walnuts
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine sugar and mayonnaise until blended. Beat in orange juice, zest and extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt until blended; gradually add to the sugar mixture. Stir in cranberry sauce and walnuts. , Cut parchment to fit the bottom of a 10-in. tube pan. Spray the pan and paper with cooking spray. Pour batter into prepared pan. , Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. In a small bowl, combine icing ingredients; drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 308mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRANBERRY CAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



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This sweet and tangy cake, loaded with bits of cranberries and topped with warm caramel sauce, is even better served warm with a scoop of ice cream. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 15 servings (2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, halved
SAUCE:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking dish., Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir in cream and butter just until moistened. Fold in cranberries. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in cream, sugar and brown sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Serve with warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FRESH CRANBERRY CAKE



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A beautiful and easy cake to make! Great for the holiday season and even better in the summer with any fresh berry you have on hand!

Provided by Deborah Day

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
3 cups fresh cranberries
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Beat 1 cup sugar and 3 tablespoons melted butter with a whisk until well mixed. Add eggs and beat until smooth. Stir flour mixture and milk into egg mixture until batter is well blended. Fold cranberries into batter until just mixed and pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
  • For sauce, heat 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter, heavy cream, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir cream sauce until sugar is dissolved, about 10 minutes. Pour hot sauce over hot cake. Allow cake to cool in the baking dish for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 74.2 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 587.1 mg, Sugar 35.4 g

CRANBERRY CAKE WITH HARD SAUCE



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Categories     Cake     Fruit     Dessert     Bake

Yield Makes 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Cake
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 cup milk
3 Tablespoons melted butter
dash salt
2 cups whoel cranberries
Sauce:
1 cup sugar
1 stick butter
3/4 cup evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Beat cake ingredients except cranberries for 2 minutes. Fold in cranberries. Bake 350 for 1/2 hour in greased and floured 9x13 pan. Bring sauce ingredients to boil. Can make ahead and reheat. Pour (hot) over slices of cake just prior to serving.

CRANBERRY CAKE WITH ORANGE SAUCE



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I love the tart cranberry flavor of this cheery cake. Served with a warm citrus sauce, it makes a wonderful treat to share at get-togethers with family and friends. - Recipe from TOH - Shirley Dehler of Columbus, Wisconsin

Provided by Ceezie

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups cake flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% low-fat milk
2 cups fresh cranberries or 2 cups frozen cranberries
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons orange juice
4 teaspoons butter
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon orange extract

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with milk. Fold in cranberries.
  • Transfer to a 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool on a wire rack.
  • For sauce, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan. Gradually add water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the orange juice, butter, orange peel and extract; mix well. Serve warm sauce over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.6, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 10.1, Sodium 268.6, Carbohydrate 51, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 31.2, Protein 2.7

CRANBERRY DESSERT CAKE WITH BUTTER SAUCE



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A moist and flavorful fall dessert. The warm butter sauce really compliments the tart cranberries. I have purchased fresh cranberries in season and frozen for use later. The frozen cranberries work well in the recipe.

Provided by Ms B.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 3/4 cups flour
2 1/4 cups sugar, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup oil
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs
3 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup whipping cream or 1/2 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Grease and flour bottom only of 9x13 pan.
  • Combine flour, 1 1/4 cups sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt.
  • Mix well.
  • In medium bowl, beat sour cream, milk, oil, almond extract and eggs.
  • Add sour cream mixture to flour mixture.
  • Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Gently fold in cranberries.
  • Spoon into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 375F for 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • BUTTER SAUCE: In small saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, butter and whipping cream.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Simmer over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat, stir in vanilla.
  • Serve warm sauce over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.6, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 51.8, Sodium 200.5, Carbohydrate 39, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 24.1, Protein 3.3

Tips:

  • For a moist cake, use buttermilk or sour cream in the batter. You can also add a cup of chopped nuts or dried fruit.
  • To make the hard sauce ahead of time, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. When ready to serve, let it soften at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • If you don't have a double boiler, you can make the hard sauce in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Make sure the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water.
  • For a special presentation, pipe the hard sauce onto the cake using a pastry bag fitted with a star tip.

Conclusion:

This cranberry cake with hard sauce is a classic holiday dessert that is sure to impress your guests. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the hard sauce is the perfect finishing touch. With a little planning, you can make this cake ahead of time so that you can enjoy it stress-free on the day of your party.

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