Best 7 Cranberry Cake With Hard Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Cranberry Cake with Hard Sauce. This classic dessert combines the vibrant flavors of cranberries with a moist and fluffy cake batter, creating a symphony of sweet and tangy notes. Perfectly complemented by a velvety hard sauce, this cake is a true masterpiece that will leave your taste buds dancing.

The recipe features a step-by-step guide to crafting the perfect cranberry cake, ensuring a moist and flavorful texture. Discover the secret to achieving that beautiful golden-brown crust and a moist, tender crumb. We'll also unveil the art of making the delectable hard sauce, a luscious accompaniment that elevates the cake to new heights of indulgence.

But that's not all! This article also presents a collection of equally enticing recipes, each offering a unique twist on the classic cranberry cake. Embark on a journey through culinary creativity as you explore variations such as the Cranberry Orange Cake, bursting with citrusy goodness, and the Cranberry Nut Cake, where crunchy walnuts add a delightful textural contrast.

For those seeking a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Cranberry Cake offers a delicious alternative without compromising on flavor or texture. And for those with a sweet tooth, the Cranberry Cream Cheese Cake is a delightful indulgence, featuring a rich and creamy cheesecake filling swirled with tangy cranberries.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventures, this article has something for everyone. Dive into the world of cranberry cakes and discover a treasure trove of recipes that will make your taste buds sing.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRANBERRY SAUCE CAKE



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This moist cake is so easy to make because it mixes in one bowl. Slice it at the table so everyone can see how beautiful it is. Make one for your dinner and another for a friend. -Marge Clark, West Lebanon, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon orange extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 cup chopped walnuts
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine sugar and mayonnaise until blended. Beat in orange juice, zest and extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt until blended; gradually add to the sugar mixture. Stir in cranberry sauce and walnuts. , Cut parchment to fit the bottom of a 10-in. tube pan. Spray the pan and paper with cooking spray. Pour batter into prepared pan. , Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. In a small bowl, combine icing ingredients; drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 308mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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.

CRANBERRY CAKE WITH HARD SAUCE



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Categories     Cake     Fruit     Dessert     Bake

Yield Makes 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Cake
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 cup milk
3 Tablespoons melted butter
dash salt
2 cups whoel cranberries
Sauce:
1 cup sugar
1 stick butter
3/4 cup evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Beat cake ingredients except cranberries for 2 minutes. Fold in cranberries. Bake 350 for 1/2 hour in greased and floured 9x13 pan. Bring sauce ingredients to boil. Can make ahead and reheat. Pour (hot) over slices of cake just prior to serving.

FRESH CRANBERRY CAKE



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A beautiful and easy cake to make! Great for the holiday season and even better in the summer with any fresh berry you have on hand!

Provided by Deborah Day

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
3 cups fresh cranberries
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Beat 1 cup sugar and 3 tablespoons melted butter with a whisk until well mixed. Add eggs and beat until smooth. Stir flour mixture and milk into egg mixture until batter is well blended. Fold cranberries into batter until just mixed and pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
  • For sauce, heat 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter, heavy cream, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir cream sauce until sugar is dissolved, about 10 minutes. Pour hot sauce over hot cake. Allow cake to cool in the baking dish for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 74.2 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 587.1 mg, Sugar 35.4 g

STEAMED CRANBERRY PUDDING



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Easy to make, and delicious to eat using just a few ingredients. This steamed pudding is traditional at Christmas - served with Hard Sauce.

Provided by Jane Walker

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     English

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons baking soda
½ cup hot water
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ cup molasses
2 cups whole cranberries
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsalted butter
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Dissolve the baking soda in the hot water. Stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar and molasses, then mix in the cranberries and flour. Pour into a greased 6 cup steamer mold.
  • Cover the mold, and place into a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover the steaming pot. Cook over medium heat for one hour before checking, but it will take about 1 1/2 hours total. A toothpick inserted into the pudding should come out clean. Loosen the edges, and cool on a wire rack in the mold.
  • Make the hard sauce just before serving: Heat the unsalted butter, cream, 1 cup sugar and vanilla in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook stirring constantly until heated through and smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553.1 calories, Carbohydrate 84.8 g, Cholesterol 67.8 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 440.7 mg, Sugar 52.2 g

CRANBERRY CAKE WITH HOT BUTTER SAUCE



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You can substitute blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries in place of cranberries if you prefer. This came from American Profile - Home for the Holidays - Phyllis Willink.

Provided by Ceezie

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
1 cup cream or 1 cup half-and-half
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 13-by-9-inch glass baking pan.
  • To make the cake, sift together flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. Combine butter and sugar in a large bowl. Beat with a mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs. Add milk alternately with the dry ingredients, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix well. Stir in cranberries. Bake 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted comes out clean.
  • To make the sauce, combine all ingredients in saucepan over medium low and
  • cook 10 minutes or until sugar is melted, stirring frequently. Pour hot over cake.

HARD SAUCE FOR CAKE



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My grandmother often dressed up leftover plain cake with this sauce. It also goes well with gingerbread. For fun, I love to page through my great-grandmother's old cookbooks.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups boiling water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup butter

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 15 minutes until smooth, thickened and clear. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and butter. Serve warm over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a brighter, more tart flavor than frozen cranberries. If you must use frozen cranberries, thaw them completely before using.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the cake is cooked all the way through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Serve the cake with hard sauce. Hard sauce is a classic accompaniment to cranberry cake. It's easy to make and adds a delicious, creamy flavor to the cake.

Conclusion:

Cranberry cake with hard sauce is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and loved by people of all ages. Give this recipe a try next time you're looking for a special dessert to share with family and friends.

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