Best 4 Holiday Cranberry Cake Recipes
Indulge in the festive spirit with our exquisite Holiday Cranberry Cake, a delightful treat that combines the vibrant flavors of cranberries and the warmth of holiday spices. This moist and flavorful cake is adorned with a luscious cream cheese frosting, making it an irresistible centerpiece for any holiday gathering. Our recipe collection also features a delectable Cranberry Orange Bread, a perfect blend of tart cranberries and sweet oranges, and a Cranberry Apple Crumble Pie, where the tangy cranberries complement the sweet apples in a flaky crust. For those who prefer a no-bake option, the Cranberry Bliss Balls offer a delightful combination of cranberries, oats, and nuts, coated in a rich chocolate ganache. Get ready to embrace the holiday cheer with our tempting cranberry recipes, sure to bring joy to every occasion.
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HOLIDAY CRANBERRY PUMPKIN CAKE
The perfect cake for Thanksgiving or Christmas. It is full of all the wonderful ingredients we use during the holidays with a beautiful glaze and bright cranberries for garnish (makes 1 bundt cake or 2 loaves)
Provided by southern chef in lo
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 bundt cake
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F Spray 1 bundt cake pan or 2 loaf pans with cooking spray.
- In bowl, combine sugar, pumpkin, oil, eggs, and vanilla; mix well.
- In large mixing bowl, combine the other ingredients except the cranberries.
- Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the pumpkin mixture. Mix well. Fold cranberries into batter and spoon into cake pan.
- Bake for 1 hour or until cake test done with toothpick inserted in center and coming out clean.
- Let cakes cook for 10 minutes before removing from pan. Cool completely before applying the glaze.
- Glaze: In small bowl, combine the sugar and milk until smooth fold in 1/3 cup of the cranberries.
- Place cake on wire rack with wax paper under rack. Spoon the glaze over the cake to completely cover the top.
- Sprinkle remaining cranberries on top of glaze.
HOLIDAY CRANBERRY EGGNOG CAKE
Got eggnog and cranberries? We use both in this yummy, moist cake for the holidays. Dollop with a sweet topping of whipped cream and Mascarpone. -Roxanne Peelen, Franklin, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggnog, eggs, butter, nutmeg and vanilla; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Fold in cranberries., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For topping, in a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. In another small bowl, mix Mascarpone cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla just until combined. Fold in whipped cream. Serve with cake; sprinkle with additional nutmeg.
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GLUTEN-FREE HOLIDAY CAKE WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE
Turn gluten free yellow cake mix into a delicious holiday pound cake topped with a warm cranberry sauce.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F. Grease 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with shortening or cooking spray.
- In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 1 minute. Spoon into pan; spread evenly in pan.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Add cranberries and orange juice. Heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Cook 7 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is thick and all cranberries have popped open. Stir in orange peel and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg. Serve warm cranberry sauce with cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 490 mg, Sugar 43 g, TransFat 0 g
HOLIDAY CRANBERRY CAKE
One yummy cake! Great served warm with ice cream or leave cool completely and serve with a dollop of fresh whipped cream. Enjoy!
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. If browning too quick, I turn oven down to 400. Use your own judgement. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non stick cooking spray. Combine 6 tablespoons melted butter, cinnamon and 1 cup sugar together, then stir in the cranberries. Spread berries, evenly into prepared dish. Set aside.
- 2. In a large bowl, Sift the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder.
- 3. In another bowl, add beaten eggs, milk, vanilla and 6 tablespoons of melted butter.
- 4. Combine the milk mixture with the dry ingredients and stir only until combined.
- 5. Spread evenly over cranberries. Place in oven and bake for 20 -25 minutes or until pick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
- 6. Cool on rack and serve with whipped cream, or ice cream. Enjoy!
Tips:
- Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries are more flavorful and have a better texture than frozen or dried cranberries.
- Don't overcook the cranberries: Overcooked cranberries will become mushy and lose their tartness.
- Use a bundt pan: A bundt pan will give the cake a beautiful shape and allow for even cooking.
- Let the cake cool completely before glazing: This will help the glaze set properly.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days: The cake can also be frozen for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
This Holiday Cranberry Cake is a delicious and festive cake that is perfect for any holiday gathering. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a tart cranberry filling and a sweet glaze. It is easy to make and can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy holiday hosts.
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