Best 4 Cranberry Molasses Cake With Sweet Butter Sauce Recipes

Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Cranberry Molasses Cake, topped with a luscious Sweet Butter Sauce. This moist and flavorful cake is a harmonious blend of tart cranberries, rich molasses, and aromatic spices, creating a symphony of flavors in every bite. Accompanying this delectable cake are two equally enticing recipes: a tangy Cranberry Orange Relish and a creamy Whipped Cream Frosting. These accompaniments elevate the cake experience, offering contrasting textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or seeking a cozy treat, this Cranberry Molasses Cake, Sweet Butter Sauce, Cranberry Orange Relish, and Whipped Cream Frosting will leave you and your loved ones utterly smitten.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

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

Ingredients

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 MOLASSES CAKE

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Bursting with berries, warm squares of this homemade dessert are elegant drizzled with a sweet butter sauce. "Friends baked this wonderful cake for my bridal shower," writes Brenda Knable from Bagley, Minnesota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 large eggs
1 cup molasses
3/4 cup water
2-1/4 cups fresh cranberries or frozen cranberries, thawed
BUTTER SAUCE:
1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup butter, cubed

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda and baking powder. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, molasses and water; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cut warm cake into squares; serve with butter sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY DESSERT CAKE WITH BUTTER SAUCE

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A moist and flavorful fall dessert. The warm butter sauce really compliments the tart cranberries. I have purchased fresh cranberries in season and frozen for use later. The frozen cranberries work well in the recipe.

Provided by Ms B.

Categories Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 3/4 cups flour
2 1/4 cups sugar, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup oil
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs
3 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup whipping cream or 1/2 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Grease and flour bottom only of 9x13 pan.
Combine flour, 1 1/4 cups sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt.
Mix well.
In medium bowl, beat sour cream, milk, oil, almond extract and eggs.
Add sour cream mixture to flour mixture.
Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
Gently fold in cranberries.
Spoon into prepared pan.
Bake at 375F for 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
BUTTER SAUCE: In small saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, butter and whipping cream.
Bring to a boil.
Simmer over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat, stir in vanilla.
Serve warm sauce over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.6, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 51.8, Sodium 200.5, Carbohydrate 39, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 24.1, Protein 3.3

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

Ingredients

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.

Tips:

Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. Frozen cranberries can be used, but they will not have the same tartness and brightness as fresh berries.
Make sure the butter is cold before creaming it with the sugar. This will help to create a light and fluffy cake.
Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This cranberry molasses cake is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for the holiday season. The sweet and tart cranberries are a perfect complement to the rich molasses flavor of the cake. The cake is also very moist and has a light and fluffy texture. The sweet butter sauce is the perfect finishing touch, adding a decadent richness to the cake. This cake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.