Best 8 Cranberry Applesauce Crumb Cake Recipes

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Looking for a delectable treat that combines the flavors of tangy cranberries, sweet apples, and a crunchy crumb topping? Our Cranberry Applesauce Crumb Cake has got you covered! This delightful cake offers a unique combination of textures and flavors, making it a perfect choice for any occasion. With its moist apple cake base, tangy cranberry filling, and buttery crumb topping, this cake is sure to be a hit.

The recipe includes step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and baking tips to guide you through the process of creating this delightful treat. So, whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is perfect for you. Let's dive into the world of flavors and create a Cranberry Applesauce Crumb Cake that will tantalize your taste buds!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY CRUMB CAKE



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This cranberry cake is light, easy to prepare and goes great with a cup of coffee. The flavor of cranberry comes through in every sweet-tart bite...and the streusel topping looks so pretty. -Sue Ellen Smith of Philadelphia, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
TOPPING:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the egg, milk, orange juice, oil and extract; stir into dry ingredients. Spoon into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine cranberries and remaining sugar; spoon over batter., For topping, combine flour and sugar in a small bowl; cut in the butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over cranberries. Bake at 375° for 35-45 minutes or until edges begin to pull away from sides of pan. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

RUM CRANBERRY APPLESAUCE BUNDT CAKE



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My Mother (80+years old) raved about this recipe. She's requested I bring it to all functions.

Provided by JO IN ARLINGTON

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup white sugar
¾ cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
⅓ cup dark rum
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups applesauce
1 cup dried cranberries
3 tablespoons butter, melted
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons dark rum

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 9 or 10 inch Bundt pan lightly with cooking spray and dust with flour.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and allspice.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter, white sugar, and 3/4 cup brown sugar. Mix in eggs, 1/3 cup rum, and vanilla. Mix in flour mixture in three additions alternately with applesauce, ending with flour. Stir in dried cranberries. Spoon batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Cool cake in pan for 15 minutes, remove from pan, and cool completely on a wire rack.
  • In a small saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Stir in 1/4 cup brown sugar, confectioners' sugar, and 2 tablespoons rum. Heat until smooth; if mixture is too thick, add water and maybe a little more rum. Drip glaze over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.6 calories, Carbohydrate 61.9 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 294.8 mg, Sugar 41.4 g

APPLESAUCE WITH CRANBERRY LOAF CAKE



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Base recipe was found in the All You Magazine but I've tweaked it to make it my own. This is a full flavored cake with a lemony glaze topping which I found to take this cake just over the top of expectations. Of course you can omit the glaze and just serve as a loaf cake for breakfast. The original recipe does not include nuts but I really enjoyed it with some chopped walnuts so I've placed that as optional to this recipe. It also called for raisins but I used Craisins instead. Please note it is very important to use a thicker applesauce for this recipe - using a thin commercial canned sauce can cause the batter to become too thin and not allow the cake loaf to rise properly while baking.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 1 loaf, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup thick unsweetened applesauce
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4-1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup craisins (dried cranberries or use raisins)
1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F and prepare a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter (or cooking spray) and then line bottom of loaf pan with parchment and butter the paper.
  • Beat butter and sugar with a mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg.
  • Stir baking soda into applesauce.
  • Mix dry ingredients, theen add to butter mixture in 3 additions, alternating with applesauce.
  • Stir in Craisins (and walnuts if using).
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes (or until toothpick test passes).
  • Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes then turn out onto rack.
  • Make glaze by mixing lemon juice and confectioner's sugar and spoon glaze over cooled cake (this step is optional if you are not using it as a dessert).

CRANBERRY-APPLESAUCE CRUMB CAKE



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Yield 12 squares

Number Of Ingredients 18

Fruit Sauce
1/2 c chunky applesauce
1 12-oz bag fresh cranberries
3/4 c sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Topping
1/3 c all-purpose flour
2/3 c packed light brown sugar
4 T unsalted butter, at room temperature
Cake
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
2 c granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
2 2/3 c all-purpose flour
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 c milk

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350. Lightly butter and flour a 13 x 9-inch baking pan. 2. Prepare the fruit sauce: Combine the applesauce, cranberries, sugar, and cinnamon in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. SImmer, stirring frequently, just until the cranberries begin to pop open, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. 3. Prepare the topping: In a mixing bowl, stir the flour with the brown sugar. Using the tines of a fork, cut in the butter to form coarse crumbs. Set aside. 4. Prepare the cake: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together with an electric mixed on hight speed until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Stir in the vanilla. 5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add this to the creamed mixture in batches, alternating with the milk, and blend until smooth. 6. Spread the batter in the prepared pan, and spread the cooled cranberry applesauce evenly on top. Sprinkle with the topping, and bake until bubbling hot and crisp, about 40-45 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely in pan. If preparing a day ahead, wrap well and refrigerate.

CRANBERRY-CARROT LAYER CAKE



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This moist cake smothered with rich cream cheese frosting makes any dinner festive. Every autumn, I go to a cranberry festival in Wisconsin and load up on fresh cranberries to freeze for year-round cooking. -Nellie Runne, Rockford, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 large eggs
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1-1/4 cups canola oil
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup dried cranberries
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon whole milk
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest, optional
Sugared cranberries, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, brown sugar, oil and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and cloves; gradually add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in carrots and cranberries. , Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, milk, ginger and orange zest if desired. , Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. If desired, top with sugared cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 729 calories, Fat 43g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (67g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

EASY CRANBERRY APPLESAUCE



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This bright pink applesauce is simple enough for a weeknight supper and festive enough for special occasions. It's a favorite with my family and friends and looks fabulous at a Christmas dinner! You can substitute Splenda® for the sugar.

Provided by Annette Zipple Walen

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds apples - peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 cup fresh cranberries
¼ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons water
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Stir apples, cranberries, sugar, water, cinnamon, and salt together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook until apples and cranberries are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir lemon juice into cranberry mixture.
  • Mash cranberry mixture with a wooden spoon or fork to make a chunky sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 2.1 mg, Sugar 24.7 g

CRANBERRY APPLESAUCE CRUMB CAKE



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Great on holiday mornings.

Provided by Cathy Gillespie @circlemoon8

Categories     Sweet Breads

Number Of Ingredients 18

FRUIT SAUCE:
1/2 cup(s) chunky applesauce
12 ounce(s) fresh cranberries
3/4 cup(s) sugar
1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
TOPPING:
1/3 cup(s) flour
2/3 cup(s) light brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 stick(s) unsalted butter, room temp
CAKE:
1 1/2 stick(s) unsalted butter
1 cup(s) sugar
2 - eggs
2 teaspoon(s) vanilla
2 2/3 cup(s) all purpose flour
3 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1 tablespoon(s) salt
1 cup(s) milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 350. Lightly butter and flour 13x9 baking pan.
  • Prepare fruit sauce: Combine the applesauce, cranberries, sugar and cinnamon in a saucepan; bring to a simmer over med-hi heat. Simmer, stirring frequently, just until the cranberries begin to pop open, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • Prepare topping: In a mixing bowl, stir the flour with the brown sugar. Using your fingertips or the tines of a fork, quickly work in the butter to form coarse crumbs. Set aside.
  • Prepare cake batter: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together with mixer on high until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Stir in the vanilla.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add this to the creamed mixture in batches, alternating with the milk and blend until smooth.
  • Spread the batter in prepared pan, and spread the cooled cranberry applesauce evenly on top. Sprinkle with the topping; bake until it is bubbling hot and crisp, 40-45 minutes. Remove the cake from the oven and cool completely in the pan. Shortly before serving, cut into squares. Unused cake, wrap and refrigerate.

CRANBERRY CRUMB CAKE



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With their pleasant tang and gorgeous color, cranberries take this brunch staple to the next level. Here, they're nestled in a sour cream cake batter that's topped with a butter crumb, and cook down to add the perfect burst of sour. You can use fresh cranberries or berries that have been frozen and thawed, but note that the cooking time will vary depending on which you use. Lastly, while cranberries make this cake especially nice for fall and winter, blueberries, raspberries or blackberries would be excellent in the summer.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 4h

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup/115 grams unsalted butter (1 stick), at room temperature, plus more for greasing the pan
2 1/2 cups/320 grams all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 cups/250 grams granulated sugar
1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest (from 1 or 2 oranges)
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup/240 milliliters full-fat sour cream, at room temperature
3 cups/340 grams fresh or unthawed frozen cranberries
1 1/2 cups/190 grams all-purpose flour
1 cup packed/220 grams light or dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup/115 grams unsalted butter (1 stick), melted

Steps:

  • Prepare the cake: Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides. Butter the parchment. In another medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
  • In a large bowl, beat the granulated sugar, butter and orange zest with an electric mixer on medium until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, scraping down the bowl as necessary. Add in the vanilla. Beat in half of the dry ingredients at low speed, then the sour cream, and then the remaining dry ingredients, mixing just until no dry spots remain (do not overmix). Fold in 1 cup of the cranberries.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread it out into an even layer using an offset spatula. Top with the remaining cranberries.
  • Prepare the crumble: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Add the butter and mix it in with a fork until evenly moistened.
  • Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the top, squeezing into various-size clumps. Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached. If you are using fresh cranberries, start checking the cake around 45 minutes. If you are using frozen cranberries, this could take 55 to 60 minutes.
  • Transfer the cake in the pan to a rack to cool completely (about 3 hours). Using the parchment overhang, carefully lift the cake and transfer to a cutting board to cut and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples. For this recipe, you'll want to use a variety of apples that are both tart and sweet. Some good options include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady.
  • Don't overcook the applesauce. You want the applesauce to be thick and chunky, not watery. Cook it over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the apples are softened but still hold their shape.
  • Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor than frozen cranberries. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but be sure to thaw them before using.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough. Mix the ingredients together just until they are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.

Conclusion:

This cranberry-applesauce crumb cake is a delicious and easy-to-make fall dessert. It's perfect for serving at a party or potluck, or for enjoying at home with your family. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a sweet and tart filling. The crumb topping adds a delicious crunch. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

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