CELEBRATION CRANBERRY CAKE

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After I've served this cake, guests never leave my house without requesting the recipe. The sweetness of the butter cream sauce balances beautifully with the cake's tart cranberries. -Jeri Clayton, Sandy, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, halved
BUTTER CREAM SAUCE:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in milk. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in cranberries. , Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For sauce, melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in the sugar and cream; bring to a boil, stirring often. Boil for 8-10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Serve warm with cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 26g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 575mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Boyce Cetywayo
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Zachary Waltemath
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a keeper!


Imdad Mangi
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This cake was a little too dense for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


Bon Mwania
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I love how moist and flavorful this cake is. The cranberries add a nice pop of color and tartness.


Lilli Swanson
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This is my go-to recipe for cranberry cake. It's always a hit at parties and potlucks.


Sylvius MechanicalSketch
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I made this cake for my family's Christmas party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Tania Hendricks
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


John just Gfh
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I really enjoyed this cake. The sweetness of the cake balanced out the tartness of the cranberries perfectly.


Jandra Elune
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This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use fresh or frozen cranberries.


Saifuddin Biswas
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake came out perfect. It was moist and flavorful, and the cranberries added a nice tartness.


John May
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The cake was a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


prakash thami#
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I loved the festive red and white colors.


Mimi Cutie
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a moist, flavorful cake that's perfect for any occasion.


Shaheen Sultana
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This cranberry cake was a hit at my holiday party! The tartness of the cranberries balanced perfectly with the sweetness of the cake. I'll definitely be making this again.