Best 5 Easy Cranberry And Apple Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Cranberry and Apple Cake, a harmonious blend of sweet and tart flavors. This delectable cake is a symphony of textures, featuring a moist and tender crumb embraced by a crispy, caramelized crust. The vibrant cranberries burst with tangy goodness, while the tender apples lend a touch of sweetness and a delightful crunch. Each bite is an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Our collection of recipes offers a variety of options to suit your preferences and dietary needs. From the classic Cranberry Apple Cake that embodies the essence of this timeless treat to the delectable Gluten-Free Cranberry Apple Cake that caters to those with gluten sensitivities, we have something for every palate. And for those seeking a vegan alternative, our Vegan Cranberry Apple Cake is a delightful indulgence that doesn't compromise on flavor.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our recipes are meticulously crafted to ensure success. With easy-to-follow instructions and readily available ingredients, you'll be able to effortlessly create this culinary masterpiece in the comfort of your own home. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful baking adventure together!

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

CRANBERRY APPLE CAKE



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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



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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.

EASY CRANBERRY & APPLE CAKE



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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.

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.

CRANBERRY APPLE CAKE



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

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
4 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
3 apples, peeled and diced
6 ounces dried cranberries
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 1/2 tablespoons light cream
2 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup icing sugar

Steps:

  • For the cake, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and grease and flour a 10" tube pan.
  • Beat the oil, sugars and eggs in a large mixing bowl.
  • Combine the next six ingredients in a separate bowl.
  • Add to the wet ingredients along with the apples and cranberries, stirring until moistened.
  • Spread the batter in the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 1-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
  • Cool for 20 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
  • For the frosting, heat the first three ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture comes to a boil.
  • Cool to room temperature.
  • Add enough icing sugar to make a drizzling consistency, beating until smooth.
  • Drizzle over the cake and decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.7, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 77.7, Sodium 325.5, Carbohydrate 71.9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 45, Protein 5.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh and crisp apples: Choose firm apples that hold their shape when baked, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady. Crisp apples will provide a better texture and flavor to your cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough, so mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined. A few lumps are okay.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that the cake is cooked through without overbaking it.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the cake to set properly.
  • Serve the cake with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream: This will add a touch of sweetness and richness to the cake.

Conclusion:

This easy cranberry and apple cake is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful crumb and sweet and tart filling, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this cranberry and apple cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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