Best 10 Fresh Cran Apple Cake Recipes

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Discover the delightful fusion of tart cranberries and sweet apples in this culinary masterpiece. Fresh cran apple cake is a delectable treat that tantalizes the taste buds with its perfect balance of flavors and textures. As a classic dessert or a special occasion centerpiece, this exceptional cake promises to impress. Embark on a baking journey to create a moist and flavorful cake bursting with the goodness of fresh cranberries and crisp apples, complemented by a sprinkling of crunchy walnuts and a hint of cinnamon.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CRANBERRY AND APPLE CAKE



Easy Cranberry and Apple Cake image

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

CRAN-APPLE KUCHEN



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Our made-from-scratch kuchen includes a crunchy nut filling and a sweet-and-tangy cranberry and apple topping.

Provided by Heather Baird

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1 egg
2 teaspoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon orange peel
1 egg
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1 can (14 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 large apples, peeled and cored
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Grease 9-inch cake pan or springform pan with butter.
  • In large bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/3 cup granulated sugar and the baking powder with whisk. Add cold cubed butter; cut in with pastry blender or 2 knives until coarse crumbs are formed.
  • In small bowl, beat 1 egg, the water and vanilla. Pour over flour mixture, and stir until just moistened; mixture will be dry. Knead mixture until flour is incorporated and consistent dough forms. Press dough in bottom and 1 1/2 inches up side of pan. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
  • Place pecans, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons flour and the orange peel in food processor fitted with steel blade attachment. Cover; process until nuts are finely ground. Add egg and softened butter; process again until blended. Spread mixture over chilled crust.
  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • In medium bowl, mix cranberry sauce and orange juice until well combined and cranberry sauce is loosened. Spread over nut mixture, leaving 1 inch border.
  • Cut apples into quarters, and place them cored side down on cutting board. Cut thin lengthwise slits in each quarter cutting to, but not through the cored side. Arrange apple quarters around outside edge of dough crust so they are just touching. Bake about 1 hour or until crust is lightly browned. Cool 10 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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.

AUNT LOU'S FRESH APPLE CAKE



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My Great-Aunt Lou made a luscious fresh apple cake recipe that became a family tradition. My mom makes it for our annual beach trip to the Outer Banks. -Cristy King, Scott Depot, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 cups chopped peeled apples (about 3 medium)
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan., In a large bowl, beat sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt and baking powder; gradually beat into oil mixture. Stir in apples. Transfer batter to prepared pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 20g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

FRESH APPLE CAKE



Fresh Apple Cake image

This easy apple cake gets covered with a sweet cream cheese frosting and chopped nuts.

Provided by Carolyn

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 ½ cups apples - peeled, cored and diced
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
1 (16 ounce) container cream cheese frosting
¼ cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease one 10 inch tube pan.
  • Beat together the oil, eggs, vanilla and sugar.
  • Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add to egg mixture; stir in apples, nuts and raisins.
  • Pour into prepared pan and bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 1/2 hrs or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool and frost with cream cheese icing. Sprinkle top with 1/4 cup fine chopped nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690.7 calories, Carbohydrate 81.4 g, Cholesterol 39.9 mg, Fat 39.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 350.8 mg, Sugar 55 g

FRESH CRAN-APPLE CAKE



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This is a relatively new recipe in my house. My mom got it from one of her elderly aunts. I've made it a couple of times in the last year and always get good reviews from friends and family. It goes together fairly quickly and makes your home smell wonderful while it is baking.

Provided by Sherrybeth

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h20m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups flour (may use whole wheat)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups apples, sliced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or 1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 lb fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • Cream together oil and sugar.
  • Add eggs and vanilla, and beat well.
  • Sift together flour and dry ingredients.
  • Add to first mixture and stir until thoroughly combined.
  • Stir in apples, cranberries and nuts.
  • This is a very thick mixture.
  • Heat oven to 350°F and bake in well greased 9x13-inch pan for 45-50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.9, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 318.7, Carbohydrate 39.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 20.9, Protein 4.1

FRESH CRAN-APPLE CROSTATA



Fresh Cran-Apple Crostata image

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons superfine sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup (1/2 pound or 2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon-size pieces
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup ice water, plus additional as needed
4 cups Granny Smith, Pippin, or your favorite apples, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch wedges
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup cranberry sauce
1/2 teaspoon sea salt, preferably gray salt
1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon heavy cream, for egg wash
2 teaspoons coarse sugar

Steps:

  • Make the tart dough: Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor and pulse to blend. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Add vanilla and water to processor, then slowly add flour and cinnamon sugar. Pulse just until a dough forms, adding a little extra ice water if necessary. Divide the dough in half, and shape each half into a 1-inch-thick round. Wrap 1 disk tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour; freeze the other for future use.
  • Put a pizza stone or cookie sheet in the oven and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F for 45 minutes. Remove the dough from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before rolling to soften it slightly.
  • Place the dough round between 2 sheets of parchment paper and roll into a 13-inch round (about a 1/4-inch thickness), flouring the round lightly as needed to keep the dough from sticking. Remove the top sheet of parchment. Use the rim of a small round bowl to make 6 individual crostatas. Cut around the edge of the bowl, in the dough, with a sharp knife. Slide a pizza peel or rimless baking sheet under the bottom sheet of parchment, and remove excess dough from crostatas.
  • To make the filling, combine the apples, sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a bowl and toss well. Add cranberry sauce and salt and toss again, briefly. Paint the edges of the crostatas with egg yolk wash. Fill the center of the dough rounds with the apples (about 1/2 cup each) in an even layer, leaving a border of about 1 1/2 inches. Fold the border up and over the apples to make a rim. Brush the rim with egg wash, then sprinkle with coarse sugar. Trim the excess parchment with scissors, and press sides together.
  • Use the pizza peel or baking sheet to transfer the crostatas, still with parchment underneath, to the oven, sliding it, with the paper, directly onto the pizza stone. Bake until the crust is nicely browned and the apples are bubbling, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven with the peel or baking sheet and let cool on a rack for 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm. Note: This can be made hours ahead and reheated before serving.

CRAN-APPLE WALNUT CAKE (LIGHTER VERSION)



Cran-Apple Walnut Cake (Lighter Version) image

Found this from Light & Tasty and sounds like a great fall treat. Have not made it yet so can't really say - but I like the sound of it. I'll say more once I get a chance to make it.

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 cake, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 egg
2 egg whites
1 3/4 cups brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups apples, chopped and peeled
2 cups fresh cranberries, halved
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, bet the egg, egg whites, brown sugar, oil, applesauce and vanilla.
  • Combine dry ingredients; stir into applesauce mixture just until blended.
  • Fold in apples, cranberries and walnuts.
  • Pour into a 13"x9" baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
  • Duct with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.2, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 12.4, Sodium 259.1, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 28.1, Protein 3.5

EASY CRANBERRY & APPLE CAKE (INA GARTEN) RECIPE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Easy Cranberry & Apple Cake (Ina Garten) Recipe Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by Foodiewife

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, 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°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 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. Note: This dessert can be tangy, if your palate is sensitive to cranberries. I'd suggest either cutting back on how many cranberries you use, or increasing the sugar a bit. This cake would be delicious with most any kind of fruit, and even just all apple would be great. Adding granulated sugar gives a nice crunchy texture to the cake.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries and apples: Fresh cranberries and apples will give your cake the best flavor. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but be sure to thaw them before using.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to tell if the cake is done baking.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Use a cream cheese frosting: A cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to the tart cranberries and apples in this cake.

Conclusion:

This Fresh Cran-Apple Cake is a delicious and festive cake that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this cake a try!

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