CRANBERRY MOLASSES CAKE WITH SWEET BUTTER SAUCE

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This classic cranberry molasses cake, served warm with sweet butter sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream, is an extra-special treat for a holiday or really any night of the week.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup molasses
3/4 cup water
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/4 cups fresh or frozen (thawed) cranberries
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 cups sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, the molasses and water with whisk. In medium bowl, mix flour, salt and baking soda. Stir flour mixture into liquid mixture just until moistened; fold in cranberries. Pour mixture in pan.
  • Bake 37 to 42 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat Sweet Butter Sauce ingredients to simmering over medium heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened and sugar is dissolved.
  • Spray edge of sharp knife with cooking spray; cut warm cake into 5 rows by 4 rows. Serve cake with warm butter sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 30 g, TransFat 0 g

Nimishahzadi
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This cake is a winner! I've made it for several parties and it's always a hit.


Angy Garcia
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert.


Dawn Ross
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for unexpected guests.


M Yousaf
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious.


Billie Evans
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


soso dado
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Overall, I thought this cake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


VB Still
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The cake was moist and flavorful, but the sauce was a bit too runny for my taste.


Xsvier Fester
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Sakhawat Sumbli
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it.


Montel Micky
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The cranberries and molasses give this cake a unique and delicious flavor. The sweet butter sauce is a perfect complement.


Ben Mich
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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.


Kelly Taylor
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I'm so glad I did! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was divine. I'll definitely be making this again.


christine nzau
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This cranberry molasses cake was a hit at our holiday gathering! The sweet butter sauce was the perfect finishing touch.