Best 15 Cranberry Apple Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Cranberry Apple Cake, a symphony of flavors that will awaken your taste buds. This delectable treat seamlessly blends the tartness of cranberries with the sweet crunch of apples, creating a harmonious balance that is sure to impress. Embark on a sensory adventure as you explore our curated collection of recipes, ranging from the classic Cranberry Apple Cake adorned with a luscious cream cheese frosting to the wholesome Gluten-Free Cranberry Apple Cake that caters to dietary restrictions without compromising on taste. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making them ideal for any occasion, be it a cozy family gathering or an elegant dinner party. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CRANBERRY AND APPLE CAKE



Easy Cranberry and Apple Cake image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h12m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces fresh cranberries, rinsed and picked over for stems
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and diced
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1 tablespoon grated orange zest (2 oranges)
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 1/8 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup sour cream
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Combine the cranberries, apple, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs on medium-high speed for 2 minutes. With the mixer on medium, add 1 cup of the granulated sugar, the butter, vanilla, and sour cream and beat just until combined. On low speed, slowly add the flour and salt.
  • Pour the fruit mixture evenly into a 10-inch glass pie plate. Pour the batter over the fruit, covering it completely. Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon and sprinkle it over the batter. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean and the fruit is bubbling around the edges. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CRANBERRY APPLE CAKE



Cranberry Apple Cake image

A moist and delicious treat with a great mix of flavors. Perfect for those unused cranberries from Thanksgiving. You can use a variety of pans depending on what you have. Baking times will vary based on the pan. Two loaf pans take about an hour.

Provided by stupidmonke

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 eggs
1 ¾ cups brown sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups chopped apples
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch fluted-tube pan (such as Bundt®).
  • Whisk eggs, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a separate bowl; stir into egg mixture. This is a very thick mixture so use a solid spoon to mix together. Fold in apples, cranberries, and pecans until evenly incorporated. Pour batter in the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 317.3 mg, Sugar 24 g

EASY CRANBERRY & APPLE CAKE



Easy Cranberry & Apple Cake image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     Cake     Milk/Cream     Mixer     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy     Cranberry     Apple     Fall     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces fresh cranberries, rinsed and picked over for stems
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and medium-diced
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon grated orange zest (2 oranges)
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 1/8 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup sour cream
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  • Combine the cranberries, apple, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs on medium-high speed for 2 minutes. With the mixer on medium, add 1 cup of the granulated sugar, the butter, vanilla, and sour cream and beat just until combined. On low speed, slowly add the flour and salt.
  • Pour the fruit mixture evenly into a 10-inch glass pie plate. Pour the batter over the fruit, covering it completely. Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon and sprinkle it over the batter. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until a tooth-pick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean and the fruit is bubbling around the edges. Serve warm or at room temperature.

APPLE, PEAR, AND CRANBERRY COFFEE CAKE



Apple, Pear, and Cranberry Coffee Cake image

Provided by Jeff Hertzberg, M.D.

Categories     Cake     Dessert     Thanksgiving     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Cranberry     Apple     Pear

Yield Makes 1 Coffee Cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

For the streusel topping:
1 cup oats
3/4 cup white rice flour
1 cup brown sugar, well packed
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
Pinch of ground cinnamon
For the cake:
1 pound (grapefruit-size portion) Apple Cider Brioche
Unsalted butter, for greasing the pan
2 small apples (1 tart and 1 sweet), thinly sliced
1 pear, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons brown sugar
Grated zest of half an orange
1 1/2 cups streusel topping (above)

Steps:

  • Prepare the topping:
  • Combine all streusel ingredients in a bowl and mix until the butter is incorporated. Do not overmix-you want a crumbly texture. Set aside.
  • Assemble the cake:
  • Grease an 8- inch round spring-form pan with butter. Set aside.
  • Toss the apples, pear, brown sugar, and zest together in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Dust the surface of the refrigerated dough with flour and cut off a 1-pound (grapefruit-size) piece. Divide the dough in two equal pieces, dust with more flour and quickly shape them into rough balls.
  • Press the first piece of dough into the spring-form pan.
  • Top with half of the apple and pear mixture, then sprinkle half of the streusel topping over it. Repeat with the next layer of dough, apple and pear mixture, and streusel.
  • Allow the cake to rest for 60 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Bake the cake in the middle of the oven for 55 minutes.
  • Allow to sit for about 15 minutes, then remove it from the spring-form pan.
  • Allow to cool before serving.

APPLE CRANBERRY BUNDT CAKE



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This cake is very easy to make. Looked delicious when I seen it made on TV everyone that tasted it said it was moist and yummy. The recipe comes courtsy KCRA TV and Apple Hill.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups apples, peeled & sliced
1 cup canola oil
1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
1 cup nuts, chopped
2 cups sugar or 1 cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup melted butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
powdered sugar, for dusting (opitional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees; prepare bundt or tube pan by greasing & flouring.
  • Mix together flour. salt & baking powder.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and mix together until blended, batter will be stiff.
  • Spread into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Topping: Mix all ingredients together; EXCEPT powdered sugar; until well blended.
  • Pour topping over and down sides of hot cake while still in pan.
  • Let cool for 30 minutes before removing from pan.
  • Optional; dust top with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.3, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 38.5, Sodium 285.9, Carbohydrate 52.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 30.8, Protein 4.8

UPSIDE DOWN APPLE & CRANBERRY COFFEE CAKE



Upside Down Apple & Cranberry Coffee Cake image

Make and share this Upside Down Apple & Cranberry Coffee Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Breads

Time 45m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup corn syrup
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups apples, peeled &, thinly sliced
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
2 large egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350F, spray 9-inch cake pan with vegetable spray.
  • TOPPING: Stir together corn syrup, brown sugar, margarine and cinnamon in the cake pan.
  • Place in the oven for 3 minutes or until mixture has melted.
  • The mixture should be sticky.
  • Place the apples and cranberry on top.
  • CAKE: Combine the sugar, apple sauce, oil, egg, egg whites, vanilla and cinnamon in a large bowl, using a whisk or electric mixer.
  • In another bowl, stir together flour and baking powder.
  • Stir the dry ingredients into the apple sauce mixture in batches, alternating with the yogurt, making two additions of dry and one of wet, and then stir just until the mixture is combined.
  • Spread it over the fruit in the pan.
  • Place the pan in the center of the oven and bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until a tester comes out dry.
  • Let cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes, and then turn out onto a large platter.

SLOW-COOKER APPLE-CRANBERRY DUMP CAKE



Slow-Cooker Apple-Cranberry Dump Cake image

This slow-cooker cake couldn't be easier to make. Try it served à la mode for a comforting, cozy dessert that's practically effortless.

Provided by By Annalise Sandberg

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups sliced apples (4 medium)
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1/2 cup butter, melted
Whipped cream, as desired

Steps:

  • Grease slow cooker with butter or cooking spray.
  • Add sliced apples, cranberries, vanilla, brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon to slow cooker; toss to combine. In separate bowl, mix dry cake mix and remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle over fruit. Drizzle with melted butter.
  • Cover and cook on High heat setting about 3 hours or until fruit is bubbling at edges. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

CRANBERRY APPLE DUMP CAKE



Cranberry Apple Dump Cake image

Make and share this Cranberry Apple Dump Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Elaine

Categories     Dessert

Time 11m

Yield 1 9x13 cake, 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Dump cranberry sauce into an ungreased 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Dump apple pie filling into pan.
  • Spread mixture evenly and "sift" dry cake mix on top.
  • Cut up butter and dot top of cake.
  • Sprinkle nuts or granola on top of cake.
  • Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Cool 10 minutes, then cut into squares.
  • Serve with Cool Whip or ice cream.

APPLE-CRANBERRY COFFEE CAKE



Apple-Cranberry Coffee cake image

Make and share this Apple-Cranberry Coffee cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jean1490

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 55m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
powdered sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
  • Beat in egg and vanilla; mix well.
  • Combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
  • Gradually add to creamed mixture.
  • Stir in apples and dried cranberries.
  • Add nuts is desired.
  • Transfer to lightly greased 8-in.
  • baking dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
  • Dust with powdered sugar when cool if desired.

EASY CRANBERRY & APPLE CAKE



Easy Cranberry & Apple Cake image

This recipe is inspired by a cranberry pie from Sarah Chase's book Cold Weather Cooking. I haven't made it yet, but I will soon - sounds scrumptious!

Provided by boy named Sous

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 pie/cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 ounces fresh cranberries, rinsed and picked over for stems
1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored, and diced
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1 tablespoon orange zest, grated (2 oranges)
1/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
1 1/8 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
8 tablespoons butter (1 stick)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup sour cream
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  • Combine the cranberries, apple, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon in a medium bowl. Set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs on medium-high speed for 2 minutes. With the mixer on medium, add 1 cup of the granulated sugar, the butter, vanilla, and sour cream and beat just until combined. On low speed, slowly add the flour and salt.
  • Pour the fruit mixture evenly into a 10-inch glass pie plate. Pour the batter over the fruit, covering it completely. Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon and sprinkle it over the batter. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean and the fruit is bubbling around the edges. Serve warm or at room temperature.

APPLE CRANBERRY COFFEE CAKE WITH BOURBON SAUCE



Apple Cranberry Coffee Cake with Bourbon Sauce image

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 cups unpeeled chopped apples
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 rib allspice
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins
3/4 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup broken nuts
1 cup chopped fresh cranberries
BOURBON SAUCE
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 teaspoons butter
1/4 cup bourbon whiskey

Steps:

  • Instructions:Preheat over to 325. Prepare pans. Sometimes I make this in loaf pans, sometimes as muffins, sometimes in ramekins. It's up to you.Mix apples and sugar in a large bowl and set aside. Mix eggs, oil and vanilla in a separate bowl. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice and salt with a fork in yet another bowl. Next, combine egg mixture with apples and sugar. Combine flour mixture with apple mixture. Mix thoroughly it's very chunky. Then add raisins, cranberries, nuts and butterscotch bits into mixture until evenly distributed. Bake for 25-30 minutes. You may need to bake a little longer for loaf or bundt pans. Check with toothpick. Serve warm or at room temp. For added moisture, drizzle with Bourbon Sauce. (see below.)Melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and Bourbon. Simmer on low heat, stirring often to cook off some of the alcohol, about 5 minutes. Poke holes in surface of warm cake with wooden skewer and drizzle with sauce. Cover and let stand for a least an hour before serving. Freezes well.Comments:First Place Taste Award, Haywood County Harvest Festival Apple Dessert Competition

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

APPLE CRANBERRY DUMP CAKE COBBLER RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Apple Cranberry Dump Cake Cobbler Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by carvalhohm2

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cans Lucky Leaf apple cranberry pie filling
1 box Duncan Hines butter recipe yellow cake mix
2 sticks Land o' Lakes butter, melted
1 cup Baker's coconut
1/2 cup Diamond walnuts, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Spoon pie filling into a greased 9x13" glass baking dish. Sprinkle with finely diced walnuts, then the coconut. Spread dry cake mix over top (be sure to get crush any lumps in the cake mix). Pour melted butter over top. Bake at 350° F. for about 45 minutes to an hour or until fruit bubbles up over the top of the topping around the edges. NOTE: Serve warm with ice cream.

CHRISTMAS BUNDT CAKE, PUMPKIN, APPLE, CRANBERRY



Christmas bundt cake, pumpkin, Apple, cranberry image

Categories     Fruit

Number Of Ingredients 1

1 http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1013919-all-in-one-holiday-bundt-cake

Steps:

  • http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1013919-all-in-one-holiday-bundt-cake

EASY CRANBERRY & APPLE CAKE (INA GARTEN) RECIPE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Easy Cranberry & Apple Cake (Ina Garten) Recipe Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces fresh cranberries, rinsed and picked over for stems
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and medium-diced
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon grated orange zest (2 oranges)
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 1/8 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
2 extra-large eggs, room temperature
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 pound (1-stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup sour cream
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Combine the cranberries, apple, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon in a medium bowl. Set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs on medium-high speed for 2 minutes. With the mixer on medium, add 1 cup of the granulated sugar, the butter, vanilla, and sour cream and beat just until combined. On low speed, slowly add the flour and salt. Pour the fruit mixture evenly into a 10-inch glass pie plate. Pour the batter over the fruit, covering it completely. Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon and sprinkle it over the batter. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until a tooth-pick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean and the fruit is bubbling around the edges. Serve warm or at room temperature. Note: This dessert can be tangy, if your palate is sensitive to cranberries. I'd suggest either cutting back on how many cranberries you use, or increasing the sugar a bit. This cake would be delicious with most any kind of fruit, and even just all apple would be great. Adding granulated sugar gives a nice crunchy texture to the cake.

APPLE CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



Apple Cranberry Upside-Down Cake image

Great fall dessert would be nice for a dessert on Thanksgiving! You use a Cranberry Quick Bread and dried cranberries which makes it easy !! This recipe was taken from Crisco recipes.

Provided by Carol Junkins

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

TOPPING:
1/2 c firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 c butter, melted
1 large apple, peeled and sliced
1/4 c sweetened dry cranberries
CAKE:
1 pkg 15.6oz pillsbury cranberry quick bread
2 Tbsp crisco pure vegetable oil
3/4 c water
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 df . Spray 10" ovenproof skillet or 10" deep dish pie pan with no-stick cooking spray.
  • 2. Combine brown sugar and butter in small bowl, mixing well. Spread in prepared skillet. Arrange apple slices in spoke-like pattern over brown sugar mixture. Place cranberries in center and along edge.
  • 3. Stir quick bread mix, oil, water and eggs in large bowl 50-75 strokes with spoon until mix is moistened. Spoon batter over fruit.
  • 4. Bake 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 2 minutes. Invert cake onto serving plate. Cool 20 minutes. Serve warm or cool.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries and apples for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
  • Be sure to chop the apples into small pieces so that they cook evenly.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving.

Conclusion:

This cranberry apple cake is a delicious and festive treat that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be made with just a few simple ingredients. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this cranberry apple cake a try.

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