Best 4 Glazed Cranberry Lemon Cake Recipes

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If you need to bring dessert to a party or you simply want a sweet treat for the family to enjoy, glazed cranberry lemon cake is sure to please everyone. This decadent yet easy-to-make cake features a moist and fluffy lemon cake topped with a sweet and zesty cranberry glaze. The combination of flavors is simply irresistible and will have you coming back for more.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON ALMOND CAKE WITH CRANBERRY GLAZE



Lemon Almond Cake with Cranberry Glaze image

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing the pan
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup almond meal
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Zest of 1 lemon
3/4 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons)
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup (50 grams) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup powdered sugar, plus more if necessary
Pinch kosher salt
Decorating suggestions: sliced almonds, rose petals, fresh thyme leaves, sliced fresh cranberries, sprinkles

Steps:

  • For the lemon almond cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray a 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together the flour, almond meal, poppy seeds, baking powder, salt, baking soda and zest in a medium bowl. Whisk together the yogurt and lemon juice in a separate small bowl until very smooth. Whisk together the granulated sugar and olive oil in a large bowl until combined. Add the eggs to the olive oil mixture, one at a time, whisking very well after each, then stir in the almond extract. Add the dry ingredients and yogurt mixture to the olive oil mixture in three alternating additions, whisking after each until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • For the cranberry glaze: Combine the cranberries with 1 tablespoon water in a small saucepan and heat over low heat until the cranberries start to break down and release their juices (you can help this process along by smashing them with a rubber spatula), 5 to 10 minutes. Pour the cranberries and their juices into a fine-mesh sieve placed over a bowl. Press the mixture through the sieve with a spatula, making sure to scrape off the bottom of the sieve and adding that to the bowl as well. Add the powdered sugar and salt to the bowl and mix until it comes together into a spreadable glaze. (It will seem like a lot of sugar at first but it will eventually incorporate.) If the glaze is too thick, add a couple drops of water until it's thin enough to spread. If it's too thin, add more powdered sugar.
  • To decorate: Spread the glaze over the top of the cake, then sprinkle with sliced almonds, rose petals, fresh thyme leaves, sliced cranberries and sprinkles.

LEMON-OLIVE OIL CAKE WITH CRANBERRY GLAZE



Lemon-Olive Oil Cake with Cranberry Glaze image

"This cake is unfussy, it stays moist and the cranberries make the most gorgeous naturally colored glaze," says Molly.

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Unsalted butter, for the pan
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup almond meal
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Grated zest of 1 lemon, plus 1/4 cup lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons)
3/4 cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure almond extract
1/2 cup cranberries, thawed if frozen
1 tablespoon water, plus more if needed
1 cup confectioners sugar, plus more if needed
Pinch of kosher salt
Assorted decorations (Molly uses halved cranberries, sliced almonds, fresh thyme, candied rose petals and sugar pearls)

Steps:

  • Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch round cake pan and line with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, almond meal, salt, baking powder, baking soda, poppy seeds and lemon zest. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice and yogurt until very smooth. In a large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar and olive oil until combined, then whisk in the eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the almond extract. Whisk in the flour mixture in three batches, alternating with the yogurt mixture in two batches, whisking well after each addition.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, make the glaze: Combine the cranberries and water in a small saucepan over low heat and cook, smashing the cranberries with a rubber spatula as needed, until they start to break down and release their juices, 5 to 10 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl, pressing on the solids with the rubber spatula and scraping off the bottom of the sieve. Add the confectioners' sugar and salt and mix until the glaze is smooth and spreadable. (It will seem like a lot of sugar at first but it will eventually incorporate.) If the glaze is too thick, add a couple drops of water. If it's too thin, add a pinch of confectioners' sugar.
  • Spread the glaze over the top of the cake, allowing some to drip down the sides. Decorate as desired.

CRANBERRY-ORANGE CAKE WITH LEMON GLAZE



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I used cranberries for decorations in a wedding, then challenged myself to find a way to use up the surplus. This pretty, super moist cake with cranberries in the batter and sometimes, sugared ones on top, was the result! -S. Jade Klope, Paducah, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

SUGARED CRANBERRIES (OPTIONAL):
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/3 cup sugar
CAKE:
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup orange juice
GLAZE:
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
4 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • If desired, for sugared cranberries, heat corn syrup in microwave until warm; gently toss cranberries in syrup, allowing excess to drip off. Toss in sugar to coat. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set, about 1 hour. , Preheat oven to 350°. Place cranberries in a 15x10-in. baking pan; sprinkle with sugar. Bake until soft and bubbly, 35-45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool to room temperature., Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. In a bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until crumbly. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in applesauce. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with orange juice, beating well after each addition. Stir in cooled cranberries., Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs, 45-55 minutes. Cool in pan 15 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate., Mix confectioners' sugar, butter and lemon juice until smooth. Brush over cake. Cool cake completely. If desired, serve with orange slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (60g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRANBERRY LEMON CAKE



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I love the tart taste of Cranberries and Lemons... So I had to make something with both together... Perfectly Tart and not too sweet... and so easy to make... my kids love them too! a perfect combination...

Provided by paxye

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs (beaten)
1/2 cup butter (softened)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 lemon, zest of
1 lemon, juice of
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 -3 cups cranberries (use the lesser amount if you don't like them as tart as I do)

Steps:

  • Beat together eggs, butter, sugar and vanilla.
  • Mix in Lemon zest and juice.
  • Add flour and baking powder and mix well.
  • Fold in cranberries.
  • Pour into 9 x 9 cake pan (the batter will be thick).
  • Bake at 350 degrees 40-45 minutes .

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.3, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 38.5, Sodium 82.9, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 19.4, Protein 2.1

Tips:

  • For a more intense lemon flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice and lemon zest.
  • If you don't have sour cream, you can substitute plain yogurt or buttermilk.
  • To make sure the cake is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
  • Let the cake cool completely before glazing it. This will help the glaze set properly.
  • For a shiny glaze, use a pastry brush to brush the cake with simple syrup before glazing it.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Conclusion:

Glazed Cranberry Lemon Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist crumb, tangy lemon flavor, and sweet cranberry glaze, this cake is sure to be a hit. Whether you're serving it for dessert, brunch, or a special occasion, this cake is sure to impress.

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