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.

Apon Mia
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The results are stunning and the taste is amazing.


Mazmal Rana
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I've tried many cranberry cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The almond butter sauce is a game-changer.


Rukman sereng chong
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This cake is easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love the combination of cranberries and almond butter.


Caye Macka
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I loved this cake. The almond butter sauce really makes it.


Luis Anold
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious.


Anumta Rizvi
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. The almond butter sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Lisa Ross
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This cake was a disappointment. The cranberries were too tart and the almond butter sauce was too rich. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Fazi XKhan
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I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. There are a lot of steps involved and it took me longer to make than I expected. The cake turned out well, but I don't think I'll be making it again.


Francisco Miller
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The almond butter sauce was delicious, though.


Sapana Limbu
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and I got several requests for the recipe. The cake is easy to make and the results are impressive.


Bugti Pool
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This cake is a must-try for anyone who loves cranberries and almond butter. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


kenshi and keisha
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I'm so glad I did! The cake was surprisingly delicious and the almond butter sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Hadi Baba
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This cake was absolutely delicious! I loved the almond butter sauce, it was so rich and creamy. The cake itself was also very moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Winston Franklin jr
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I made this cranberry cake for my family last Christmas and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of the tart cranberries and the sweet almond butter sauce. The cake was also very easy to make, which is always a bonus.


Fiona shyju
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This cranberry cake with almond butter sauce is a delightful treat! The cake is moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The almond butter sauce is rich and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with the cake. I would definitel