Best 6 Walnut Cranberry Pound Cake Recipes

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Are you in search of a delightful treat that tantalizes your taste buds and leaves you craving more? Look no further than the irresistible Walnut Cranberry Pound Cake. This classic dessert combines the nutty richness of walnuts, the tart sweetness of cranberries, and the velvety texture of pound cake, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will elevate any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is designed to guide you effortlessly through the steps of creating this delectable masterpiece. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your friends and family begging for more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

WALNUT CRANBERRY POUND CAKE



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When a friend gifted me with this pound cake on Christmas, I had to have the recipe. A slice and a cup of coffee make for an enjoyable mid-day snack. -Dorothy Mathews, Scotia, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
5 large eggs
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup chopped walnuts
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the sour cream, syrup, orange zest and vanilla; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture until blended. Fold in cranberries and walnuts., Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 350° for 65-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine the confectioners' sugar, syrup and butter until smooth; add enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

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-ALMOND POUND CAKE



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When you want an extra-special dessert for the holidays, it's hard to beat a seasonal homemade cake. I like to drizzle mine with a simple but elegant glaze flavored with amaretto. -Jackie Howell, Tucson, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup amaretto
4 ounces almond paste
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened and divided
2-1/4 cups sugar, divided
6 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
GLAZE:
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
5 teaspoons 2% milk
2 teaspoons amaretto
Sugared cranberries and sliced almonds, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine dried cranberries and amaretto. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool., In a large bowl, beat almond paste, half of the butter, and 1/4 cup sugar until well blended. Add remaining butter and remaining sugar; cream until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in almond extract., Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Fold in fresh cranberries and dried cranberry mixture. Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan., Bake at 325° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 55-65 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., Combine glaze ingredients; beat until smooth. Drizzle over cake. If desired, top with sugared cranberries and sliced almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

WALNUT POUND CAKE



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Make and share this Walnut Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Scarlett516

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
3 cups sugar
5 eggs
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 -2 cup black walnuts or 1 -2 cup regular walnuts, chopped
confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F Grease and flour a 10-inch tube or Bundt pan and set aside.
  • Cream together the butter and shortening with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Gradually add the sugar.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well between each addition.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
  • Gradually add to the butter mixture, alternating each addition with the milk.
  • Mix until just blended.
  • Stir in the vanilla and walnuts.
  • Pour into the pan and bake for 90 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes. Remove from the pan and cool thoroughly on a wire rack.
  • Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.2, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 98.7, Sodium 123, Carbohydrate 57, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 37.8, Protein 6.9

CRANBERRY WALNUT PIE



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This pie is a delicious, festive treat that looks and tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen baking it. I've made this pie for parties and family gatherings and always get rave reviews. It's the first dessert to disappear at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner.

Provided by kcryss

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Fruit Pie Recipes     Cranberry Pie Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅔ cup light corn syrup
⅔ cup packed dark brown sugar
3 eggs
¼ cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups fresh cranberries
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (9 inch) prepared pie crust

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl; beat thoroughly. Fold in cranberries and walnuts.
  • Line a 9-inch pie plate with the prepared crust. Pour in cranberry and walnut mixture; smooth the top. Cover the rim of the crust with thin strips of aluminum foil to prevent burning.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until center is set, 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool before serving, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 352.1 mg, Sugar 26.5 g

CRANBERRY-ORANGE-WALNUT TEA CAKES



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Quick breads are among our most well-loved edible gifts. Here, the season's standouts -- tart cranberries and refreshing citrus -- spike a batch of sweet, moist mini loaves.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes 9

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
3/4 cup heavy cream
Finely grated zest of 1 orange, plus 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) cranberries
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter nine 4-by-2 1/2-inch loaf pans; dust with flour, tapping out excess. Combine cream, orange juice, and vanilla in a small bowl. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter, orange zest, and sugar until pale and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce speed to low; add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with 2 batches of cream mixture; beat until combined. Gently fold in cranberries and walnuts.
  • Divide batter evenly among prepared pans; smooth tops with an offset spatula. Place pans on a rimmed baking sheet; bake until cakes are golden and a cake tester comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Transfer pans to wire racks to cool 15 minutes. Turn out cakes onto racks to cool completely.

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Tips for Baking a Walnut-Cranberry Pound Cake:

- **Use fresh, high-quality ingredients:** This will result in a more flavorful and moist cake. - **Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy:** This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter cake. - **Gradually add the eggs, beating well after each addition:** This will help to prevent the batter from curdling. - **Sift the flour before adding it to the batter:** This will help to ensure that the flour is evenly distributed and that the cake is light and fluffy. - **Fold in the walnuts and cranberries gently:** This will help to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake. - **Bake the cake in a preheated oven:** This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly. - **Check the cake for doneness with a toothpick:** The toothpick should come out clean when inserted into the center of the cake. - **Let the cake cool completely before serving:** This will help to prevent the cake from crumbling. ###

Conclusion:

Walnut-cranberry pound cake is a delicious and classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can bake a walnut-cranberry pound cake that is moist, flavorful, and sure to impress your friends and family.

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