Indulge in a delightful treat with our delectable Lemon Pudding Cake with Cranberry Syrup recipe, a harmonious blend of tangy citrus and sweet berries. This classic dessert combines a moist and fluffy lemon cake with a velvety smooth pudding filling, topped with a vibrant cranberry syrup that adds a touch of tartness and color. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, our step-by-step guide will help you create this impressive yet easy-to-make dessert that's perfect for any occasion. Additionally, discover variations like the gluten-free and dairy-free versions to accommodate different dietary preferences.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
CRANBERRY-LEMON STRIPE CAKE
This small, rich, impressive cake is a bit of a magic trick. It looks like a standard buttercream-covered cake, but cut it open, and it reveals several fine pink vertical layers. The key is to make a thick, flexible sponge and turn it into a single jelly roll using three smaller, connecting pieces, joining them up as you go, then sitting it upright (check out this video for step-by-step instructions). In Helen Goh and Yotam Ottolenghi's original version, that buttercream is flavored and stained with a pulp of simmered black currants, but this one incorporates the tartness of cranberries instead.
Provided by Tejal Rao
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 2h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees, with a baking rack in the middle of the oven. Line a half baking pan (18 by 13 inches) or slightly smaller jellyroll pan (15 by 12 inches) with parchment paper. Grease, and set aside.
- Place the egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, and whisk on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, then pour in the 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar. Continue to whisk until stiff peaks form, then scrape into a mixing bowl, and set aside.
- Place the egg yolks, remaining sugar, lemon juice and zest in the stand-mixer bowl (no need to wash it out), and beat on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes or until pale and thick. Remove bowl from the mixer, and sift the flour and salt directly into the bowl in 2 batches, folding through with a rubber spatula after each addition and scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl until no flour is visible.
- Gently fold about 1/3 of the egg-white mixture into the egg-yolk mixture, and fold with a rubber spatula until combined. Add the rest, and fold until incorporated. Scrape batter into the lined baking pan, and even out the surface with the spatula. Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until cake is a light golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Place on a wire rack to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then dust the top with confectioners' sugar. Place a clean dish towel on top of the cake, then carefully, quickly, flip it over, so it's lying on the dish towel. Gently peel away the paper, then hold onto one of the shorter ends of the cake, and roll it up into a jellyroll. Set it aside for 20 minutes, or until it's room temperature and no longer warm at all, then unroll the cake and cut it lengthwise into three 4-inch-wide strips. Cover with a clean dish towel, and set aside.
- Place the cranberries and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat with 1 tablespoon water, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the sugar has dissolved and the fruit has softened. Transfer to a food processor, purée and set aside.
- Place the corn syrup and sugar in a medium saucepan. Place over low heat, and stir with a wooden spoon, just until the sugar dissolves.
- While the sugar is dissolving, place the egg yolks in the bowl of an electric mixer with the whisk attachment, and whip on medium-high speed until thick and pale in color.
- Increase the heat under the sugar syrup, and simmer until there are large bubbles all over the surface of the syrup, and the temperature, when taken with a digital thermometer, reads between 235 and 240 degrees, about 5 minutes. With the machine running, carefully pour the hot sugar syrup into the yolk mixture in a slow, steady trickle down the edge of the bowl, avoiding the spinning whisk. When all the syrup is in the bowl, increase the mixer speed to high, and beat for 10 minutes, or until the outside of the bowl no longer feels warm to the touch.
- Add the butter, one piece at a time, allowing it to incorporate before adding any more. When all the butter is added, stop the machine, and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Whip for another minute or 2, until the buttercream is very smooth and light. Add 1/2 cup of cranberry purée (reserving what remains) and vanilla extract, and mix on medium speed until uniform in color. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, and mix one more time. Set aside.
- Spread each of the long strips of cake evenly with about 3 ounces of buttercream each. Starting with the narrow end of a strip, roll it up. Once the roll is finished, position the exposed end (of the rolled cake) at the beginning of the next strip of frosted cake, and continue rolling. Do the same with the third strip, creating one continuousroll of cake. Carefully turn the cylinder upright, so it's sitting on a flat end, onto a serving dish. Cover cake with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes before proceeding, leaving the remaining buttercream out at room temperature.
- Spread remaining buttercream all over the top and sides of the cake. Whisk the remaining cranberry purée with cold water until it's runny, then drizzle 2 tablespoons or so around the top of the cake, and use a palette knife to spread it evenly, allowing a little to dribble down the sides. Set aside for at least 1 hour in the fridge, and set out at room temperature about 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 815, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 32 grams, Sodium 102 milligrams, Sugar 67 grams, TransFat 2 grams
ULTIMATE CRANBERRY PUDDING CAKE
An absolutely delicious cranberry Bundt cake. The hot butter sauce is to die for. Great for the holidays!
Provided by Lisa Kreft
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cranberry Dessert Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan. Mix together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the 6 tablespoons butter and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the evaporated milk. Stir in the cranberries. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
- To make the Hot Butter Sauce: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup butter, 2 cups sugar, and cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Serve slices of cake generously covered with hot butter sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 735.4 calories, Carbohydrate 107 g, Cholesterol 95.3 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 19.9 g, Sodium 517 mg, Sugar 72.2 g
LEMON PUDDING CAKE I
This is a family favorite for over 50 years. It makes a sauce on the bottom
Provided by Cali
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Beat together egg yolks, lemon juice, lemon rind, and butter or margarine until thick and lemon colored. Combine sugar, flour, and salt; add alternately with milk to the yolk mixture, beating well after each addition.
- Beat egg whites until stiff. Blend egg whites into batter on low speed of electric mixer. Pour into 8 inch square baking dish.
- Place a pan of hot water in the oven, and set the baking dish into the pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 139.7 mg, Sugar 26.7 g
LEMON PUDDING CAKES WITH SUGARED RASPBERRIES
Pudding cakes are magical sweets, baking up into two distinct layers from a single, straightforward batter. On top is an airy sponge cake that puffs in the oven's heat. Right beneath it is the pudding, a creamy lemon curd that's tangy and bracing thanks to a dash of buttermilk. Although these cakes are at their most tender when served within an hour of baking, they'll still be delicious at room temperature. Or chill them overnight and serve them straight from the fridge. The cake won't be as fluffy, but the lemon flavor will still shine bright. Feel free to use whatever ripe, juicy fruit you like here in place of the raspberries, or skip the fruit entirely.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories custards and puddings, dessert
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter 6 (8-ounce) ramekins. Place them in any large baking pan where they can sit without touching one another, such as a 9-by-13-inch pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together butter, egg yolks, 3/4 cup sugar, buttermilk, lemon zest and juice, and salt until smooth. Whisk in the flour until well combined.
- Using an electric mixer (either handheld or a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment), beat egg whites on medium speed until they are thick, white and very foamy, 2 to 4 minutes. Increase speed to high and gradually beat in remaining 1/4 cup sugar, continuing to beat until stiff and glossy peaks form, about 2 to 3 minutes longer.
- Using a rubber spatula, gently fold about a third of the egg whites into the lemon mixture, taking care not to deflate the whites. When no white streaks remain, fold in remaining whites, working carefully. Stop folding when most of the second batch of whites are mixed in, but a few white streaks remain.
- Spoon the batter into the ramekins. Transfer the pan of ramekins to the oven. Carefully, so you don't splash the cakes, pour enough very hot tap water into the pan to come about halfway up the sides of the ramekins. The higher the water level, the more pudding and less cake you'll have.
- Bake until the puddings are puffed and lightly browned on top, 35 to 40 minutes. Take care not to overbake, or there won't be any pudding at the bottom of the ramekins. Carefully transfer the ramekins from the pan to a rack to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. (The combination of tongs or a spatula, plus oven mitts, works well for moving the cakes.)
- As the cakes bake, mix the raspberries and a few pinches of sugar in a bowl, mashing the raspberries slightly to release their juices. Let the raspberries macerate until the sugar melts, about 15 minutes. Then, taste and stir in more sugar if the berries are very tart.
- Serve the cakes warm or at room temperature, with the sugared berries and some of their syrup.
LEMON PUDDING CAKES
Spoon into these lemon pudding cakes and find a surprise in your dessert: There's a delicate and tart sauce at the bottom.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter eight 6-ounce ramekins or a 2-quart baking dish. Set in a shallow baking pan. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks with 1/2 cup granulated sugar until pale and smooth. Whisk in butter, lemon zest and juice, milk, and flour mixture. (Refrigerate mixture, up to 3 hours.)
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat egg whites with 1/4 cup granulated sugar until stiff peaks form, 5 minutes; fold into batter. With a ladle, divide batter among ramekins, keeping sides clean. Pour enough hot water into baking pan to come halfway up sides of ramekins. Bake until cakes are puffed and slightly golden on top, 30 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 g, Fat 6 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g
LEMON PUDDING CAKE
A moist lemon cake sits atop a delicate custard in this recipe, adapted from Ian Knauer's book "The Farm." The magic is in the cooking: Setting a 8-inch baking dish in a roasting pan filled halfway with water allows the custard to form while the top bakes. It's an excellent party dish, warm and just out of the oven. But it's equally as good out of the fridge, its flavors melded and mellowed.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place a large roasting pan on a rack in the center of the oven. Fill the pan halfway with water. With the pan inside, heat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square or round baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, lemon zest, lemon juice and butter. In another bowl, stir together the sugar, flour and salt. Whisk half the flour mixture into the egg yolks, then half the milk. Whisk in remaining flour mixture, then remaining milk.
- Whip the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour batter into the buttered dish. Place the dish in the pan of water in the oven. Bake until the cake is set, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 204, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 173 milligrams, Sugar 28 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Choosing the Right Lemon: For the best flavor, select bright yellow lemons with a smooth, unblemished skin.
- Zesting and Juicing Lemons: To get the most flavor out of the lemons, use a fine grater to zest the peel before juicing them.
- Measuring Flour: To ensure accurate measurements, use a kitchen scale to measure the flour. Alternatively, fluff the flour with a spoon before scooping and leveling it off with a knife.
- Mixing the Batter: Avoid overmixing the batter, as this can result in a tough cake. Mix until the ingredients are just combined.
- Baking the Cake: Bake the cake in a preheated oven to ensure even cooking. Keep an eye on the cake during baking and adjust the cooking time if necessary.
- Making the Cranberry Syrup: For a vibrant and flavorful syrup, use fresh cranberries. You can also substitute frozen cranberries if fresh ones are unavailable.
- Storing the Cake: The lemon pudding cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days. Cover the cake tightly with plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container.
Conclusion:
This delectable lemon pudding cake with cranberry syrup is a delightful treat that combines the tangy sweetness of lemons with the tartness of cranberries. With its moist and tender crumb, vibrant flavor, and easy-to-follow recipe, this cake is sure to impress your friends and family. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is a great way to enjoy the flavors of lemon and cranberry in a delicious and satisfying dessert.
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