CRANBERRY COTTAGE CAKE WITH LEMON SAUCE

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I became involved with this recipe during my "I will not eat anything with fat in it stage 20+ years ago" My poor family suffered. One day, I threw out everything that had everything to do with fat! But I am pleased to say that I was blessed with the cookbook"Simply Colorado, Nutritious Recipes for Busy People from the...

Provided by Sherry Blizzard

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 15

FOR THE CAKE:
2 c flour
2/3 c sugar
2 tsp baking powder
2/3 c skim milk
1 large egg
1/2 tsp lemon extract al
2 c whole cranberries
FOR THE SAUCE:
1/3 c sugar
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 c boiling water
3 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp lemon rind

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 360F. Combine flour, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl. In another bowl combine milk, egg, oil and lemon extract.
  • 2. Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix until well blended. Add the cranberries.
  • 3. Pour into a grease baking dish (I used a 9" square pan)...the recipe calls for a 9" circle baking dish. Bake for 50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • 4. While the cake is baking, make the topping.
  • 5. Combine boiling water with sugar and cornstarch to make a thick sauce.
  • 6. Add the lemon juice, butter and lemon zest. Pour over the cake and serve.

goopi rathore
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


Marissa Freeman
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I'm not a fan of lemon, so I omitted the lemon sauce. The cake was still delicious.


DarK Life
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This cake is perfect for a crowd. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Hayes Minich
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The instructions were a bit confusing, but I figured it out in the end.


Fantasia Roberts
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This cake is a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.


Niraj Shahi
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but this cake changed my mind. It was so good!


MEHAR FF
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The cake was a little dry, but the lemon sauce helped to moisten it up.


Peshoo khan
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I already had on hand.


Shahin Kilar
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Nasrun She
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I used fresh cranberries and they gave the cake a beautiful color and tartness.


inno chizombwe
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The cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the lemon sauce helped to balance it out.


Dipen Kunwar
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I was skeptical about the lemon sauce, but it really made the dish. So glad I tried it.


faizan akram
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Easy to follow recipe and the cake turned out moist and flavorful. Will definitely make it again!


Sakhile Mahlangu
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I've tried many cranberry cakes before, but this one is definitely my favorite. The lemon sauce takes it to the next level.


Faruq Ali
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This cranberry cottage cake was a delight! The flavors of the cranberries and lemon sauce complemented each other perfectly. I made it for a brunch party and it was a hit with my guests.