Best 9 Cranberry Walnut Cake With Butter Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors and tantalizing aromas of a classic cranberry walnut cake, a timeless dessert that combines the tartness of cranberries with the nutty crunch of walnuts, all enveloped in a luscious butter sauce. This mouthwatering cake is perfect any time of the year, whether you're celebrating the holidays, hosting a special occasion, or simply craving a sweet treat. With its moist crumb, vibrant colors, and irresistible aroma, this cake is sure to impress your taste buds and make any gathering memorable.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY-WALNUT CAKE WITH BUTTER SAUCE



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Tired of plain ol' cakes? Give this recipe a shot! Cranberry-lovers will definitely like it because the cake is tart, but the warm butter sauce creates the ideal balance of sweet and sour. Pour the sauce over the cake just before serving. -Katie Kahre, Duluth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 15 servings (2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup chopped walnuts
SAUCE:
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan., In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Gradually beat in water. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Fold in cranberries and walnuts (batter will be thick)., Spread into prepared pan. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. Serve cake with warm sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 382mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRANBERRY AND CORNMEAL CAKE WITH CARAMEL-WALNUT TOPPING SAUCE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 1h12m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for the pan
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting the pan
1/2 cup yellow fine cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 cup orange zest (from 2 large oranges)
3/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 large egg yolks
2 large eggs
Caramel Walnut Sauce, recipe follows
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, optional

Steps:

  • Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and orange zest. Measure 3 tablespoons of the flour mixture into a small bowl. Add the chopped cranberries and toss until coated. Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the vanilla extract. Add the egg yolks and whole eggs, 1 at a time. Gradually add the flour mixture and mix until just incorporated. Using a spatula, gently fold in the cranberries.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the surface with a spatula. Bake until the cake is golden brown, and a cake tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool for 20 minutes. Remove the cake from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut the cake into wedges, arrange on a serving platter and serve with the Caramel Walnut Sauce. (The cake can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight in a plastic container.)
  • In a medium saucepan, mix together the cream, brown sugar, and butter over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat and simmer until the mixture thickens, about 25 to 30 minutes. Stir in the walnuts and sea salt, if using. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature before serving.

CRANBERRY CAKE WITH HOT BUTTER SAUCE



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You can substitute blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries in place of cranberries if you prefer. This came from American Profile - Home for the Holidays - Phyllis Willink.

Provided by Ceezie

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
1 cup cream or 1 cup half-and-half
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 13-by-9-inch glass baking pan.
  • To make the cake, sift together flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. Combine butter and sugar in a large bowl. Beat with a mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs. Add milk alternately with the dry ingredients, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix well. Stir in cranberries. Bake 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted comes out clean.
  • To make the sauce, combine all ingredients in saucepan over medium low and
  • cook 10 minutes or until sugar is melted, stirring frequently. Pour hot over cake.

CRANBERRY-WALNUT COFFEE CAKE



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A moist coffee cake filled with cranberries and nuts and covered with glaze.

Provided by JANET33

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (14 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
1 cup chopped walnuts, divided
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter, at room temperature
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon almond extract
¾ cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon warm water
½ teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter and flour a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
  • Put cranberry sauce in a bowl and crush the berries with a fork or the back of a spoon. Remove half of the crushed berries to a small bowl and mix in 1/2 cup walnuts. Set both bowls aside.
  • Combine sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Add flour mixture in 2 batches to sugar-butter mixture, alternating with sour cream, beating batter briefly after each addition. Mix in 1 teaspoon almond extract and remaining 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
  • Spread 1/2 of the cake batter into the prepared pan. Layer with reserved cranberry sauce and top with remaining cake batter. Pour cranberry-walnut mixture over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack.
  • Mix together powdered sugar, warm water, and almond extract for the glaze. Drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.1 calories, Carbohydrate 55.1 g, Cholesterol 59.8 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 328.9 mg, Sugar 36.8 g

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

CRANBERRY AND WALNUT RELISH



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A knob of butter helps mellow the lip-puckering quality of cranberries in this savory-sweet holiday staple.

Provided by David Leite

Categories     condiments

Time 30m

Yield 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 sprig fresh rosemary
2 leaves fresh sage
1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
1/2 Spanish onion, diced small
2 cups dried cranberries
1 cup apple cider
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup Demerara sugar, or as needed
Pinch of kosher salt
8 ounces (about 2 cups) fresh cranberries, rinsed, dried and roughly chopped
2 cups toasted, chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Tie rosemary and sage together with kitchen twine, and set aside. Place a medium enameled or stainless steel saucepan over medium-low heat, and melt butter. Add onion. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but not browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add rosemary and sage, dried cranberries, apple cider, orange juice, 1 cup sugar and the salt. Simmer until liquid is reduced by half. Add fresh cranberries and simmer, stirring frequently to prevent burning, until relish is thick and sticky, 15 to 20 minutes. Taste and adjust sugar as needed. Add walnuts and allow to cool. Allow relish to chill, preferably overnight, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 266, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 23 milligrams, Sugar 44 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CRANBERRY CAKE WITH ALMOND-BUTTER SAUCE



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Make room for this recipe in your collection. Tart cranberries and sweet almond glaze turn this potluck cake into something truly special. -Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings (1-1/4 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup 2% milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
SAUCE:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease an 8-in. square baking pan., Beat butter and sugar until crumbly. Beat in milk. Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; stir into butter mixture. Stir in cranberries. Transfer to prepared pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack., For sauce, in a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add sugar and cream; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in extract. Serve warm with cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 501mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRANBERRY WALNUT UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Mixer     Berry     Fruit     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Cranberry     Walnut     Fall     Winter     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

For topping:
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 3/4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (7 ounces; do not thaw if frozen)
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (3 ounces), toasted
For cake:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup well-shaken buttermilk
Accompaniment: lightly sweetened whipped cream
Special Equipment
a well-seasoned 10-inch cast-iron skillet

Steps:

  • Make topping:
  • Melt butter in skillet over moderate heat, then swirl to coat bottom and side of skillet and stir in brown sugar. Simmer, stirring, until sugar is dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes, then sprinkle cranberries and walnuts evenly over butter mixture and remove from heat.
  • Make cake:
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Beat together butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until light and fluffy, 4 to 6 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture alternately in batches with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture and mixing until just combined. (Do not overmix.)
  • Bake cake:
  • Heat topping in skillet over moderately high heat until it starts to bubble, then gently spoon batter over topping and spread evenly. Quickly transfer to oven; bake until cake is golden brown and a wooden skewer comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool cake in pan on a rack 15 minutes. Run a thin knife around inside edge of pan, then invert a serving plate over pan and invert cake onto plate. Cool completely on plate on rack, 1 hour. Serve cake at room temperature.

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH WALNUTS



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Love this fresh cranberry sauce for the holidays instead of canned cranberry sauce. People who typically do not like cranberry sauce, love this one.

Provided by Marian

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Time 8h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (12 ounce) packages fresh cranberries
2 cups orange juice
2 cups white sugar
2 oranges, zested
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries, orange juice, sugar, and orange zest in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Stir in walnuts. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 2.1 mg, Sugar 47.7 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your cake the best flavor. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Measure your ingredients accurately: This is especially important for baking. If you don't measure your ingredients correctly, your cake may not turn out as expected.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make your cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help the cake rise evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

This cranberry walnut cake with butter sauce is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the butter sauce is rich and creamy. Whether you're serving it to friends and family or enjoying it yourself, this cake is sure to be a hit.

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