Best 11 Pumpkin Cranberry Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of fall with our irresistible Pumpkin Cranberry Cake! This moist and tender cake is a symphony of autumnal spices, sweet pumpkin, and tart cranberries. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, it's the perfect treat for any occasion.

But that's not all! This article is a treasure trove of delicious pumpkin and cranberry recipes that will warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds. From classic pumpkin pie to creative cranberry sauce variations, we've got you covered for all your fall baking needs.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the bounty of the harvest season!

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY-PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE



Cranberry-Pumpkin Spice Cake image

Even though this is a light dessert, my kids love it. Since it's so popular, I stock up on canned pumpkin in the fall when it's on sale so I can make it all year long. -Cami LaForge, Murray, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large egg
1 large egg white
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 9-in. square baking pan with cooking spray., In a large bowl, beat egg and egg white until foamy. Add pumpkin, melted butter, oil and vanilla; beat until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; stir into egg mixture. Stir in cranberries, walnuts and orange zest. Transfer to prepared pan. , Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRANBERRY AND PUMPKIN PIE SPICE TEA CAKE



Cranberry and Pumpkin Pie Spice Tea Cake image

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Fruit     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Cranberry     Almond     Spice     Winter     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (2 1/2 sticks), room temperature
3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
2 large egg yolks
1 large egg
1/2 cup ground blanched almonds
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped
1 3/4 cups sifted unbleached all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup dried cranberries or currants
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Using electric mixer, beat butter and 3/4 cup sugar in large bowl until fluffy. Add yolks and egg 1 at a time, beating after each addition. Beat in almonds and vanilla.
  • Mix fresh cranberries and remaining 3 tablespoons sugar in small bowl. Let stand 5 minutes. Combine flour and spice in medium bowl.
  • Stir fresh and dried cranberries into butter mixture. Add flour mixture and stir until well combined. Spoon batter into ungreased 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Smooth top. Bake until top of cake is golden and dry and center of cake is firm, about 55 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool completely.
  • To serve, sift powdered sugar over top of cake. Remove rim from pan and transfer cake to platter.

HOLIDAY CRANBERRY PUMPKIN CAKE



Holiday Cranberry Pumpkin Cake image

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

2 1/4 cups sugar
2 cups freshly cooked pumpkin or 1 (15 ounce) can canned pumpkin
2/3 cup oil
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups flour
1 cup chopped pecans (optional) or 1 cup walnuts (optional)
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups ocoarsley chopped cranberries
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
2 -3 tablespoons of warmed milk
2/3 cup coarsley chopped cranberries

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.

PUMPKIN UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE WITH CRANBERRY PECAN TOPPING



Pumpkin Upside-down Cake with Cranberry Pecan Topping image

Make and share this Pumpkin Upside-down Cake with Cranberry Pecan Topping recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SJG3483

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 cups cranberries
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree (almost a full can)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons applesauce
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Line the bottom of a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper Mix the butter and brown sugar until smooth and pour into the pan Combine the cranberries and pecans and pour them over the brown sugar mixture In a bowl, beat the eggs and then add the pumpkin puree, oil, applesauce, flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt Carefully spread the batter over the cranberry-pecan topping.
  • Bake until a toothpick comes out clean (about 40 minutes) Let cool for 10 minutes Run a knife around the edges, place a large plate or platter over the cake, and invert Remove the pan and carefully peel off parchmen.

ORANGE-CRANBERRY-DATE PUMPKIN CAKE



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Try this soft fruity pumpkin cake. When I saw the contest ingredients that could be used in baked goods, orange and pumpkin immediately came to mind to tie them all together. What I came up with is extra special for you to bake and give to family and friends during the Holidays. You can easily make this in 12 muffin tins or double it in a bundt pan. For gift giving, mini loaf pans are nice. I'm giving you a choice of 3 delicious toppings: dust with confectioner's sugar, frost it with neufchatel frosting or ice it with white chocolate icing. Or you can make multiple loafs and try all 3! This gets even better after it sits for a couple of days, the spice and orange flavors come out more.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 35

1 cup pumpkin puree
2 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4-1/2 cup granulated sugar (depending on how sweet you would like it)
1 -2 tablespoon orange zest (fresh is best)
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated (optional)
3/4 cup whole wheat flour (you can use all all-purpose if you like)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom or 1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4-1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4-1/2 cup dates, pitted and chopped
1/4-1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
confectioners' sugar, to dust unless using one of the options below (powdered sugar)
4 ounces neufchatel cheese
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2-2 cups confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar)
orange juice, to thin frosting if needed
1/4 cup pecans, chopped to top (optional)
2 tablespoons white chocolate chips (1oz)
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon orange zest
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Grease a loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat together pumpkin, eggs, oil, vanilla, sugars, orange zest and grated ginger. Be sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk dry ingredients together. Beat into wet mixture until well combined. Be sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
  • Stir in cranberries, dates, and pecans, if desired.
  • Pour into greased loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, until tests clean.
  • Let cool in pan for 10 minutes and then loosen edges with a butter knife and turn out onto a cooling rack.
  • To serve: Dust cooled cake with powdered sugar or frost with frosting or drizzle with icing.
  • Optional Frosting: Cream neufchatel and butter together. Beat in vanilla, orange zest and nutmeg. Beat in confectioner's sugar until right consistency is reached. Add orange juice if it becomes too thick. Frost cake with frosting and sprinkle pecans over the frosting, if desired. You can also cut the loaf in half and frost in between layers.
  • Optional Icing: In a 1-2 cup pyrex, melt butter and white chocolate chips in the microwave for 60 seconds. Stir until smooth with a fork. Stir in nutmeg and orange zest. Stir in milk and confectioner's sugar until smooth. Drizzle over cake.
  • Wrap cooled loaf with plastic wrap or foil and store at room temperature or refrigerate. Refrigerate if frosted or iced.
  • To freeze: Wrap cooled loaf tightly with plastic wrap or foil and place in a Ziploc bag and freeze it for gift giving at a later date. If you frost or ice it, you can put it on a cookie sheet and freeze it until firm, then wrap it and place in a Ziploc bag.

CHRISTMAS BUNDT CAKE, PUMPKIN, APPLE, CRANBERRY



Christmas bundt cake, pumpkin, Apple, cranberry image

Categories     Fruit

Number Of Ingredients 1

1 http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1013919-all-in-one-holiday-bundt-cake

Steps:

  • http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1013919-all-in-one-holiday-bundt-cake

PUMPKIN CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



PUMPKIN CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE image

Categories     Fruit     Dessert

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 cups cranberries
4 ounces (1 cup) coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
2 large eggs
1 cup pumpkin purée
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and whisk until smooth. Pour the brown sugar mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. In a medium bowl, combine the cranberries and pecans. Place them in the pan over the brown sugar mixture. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin purée, and oil. In another bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir the flour mixture into the pumpkin mixture. Carefully spread the batter over the cranberry pecan topping. Bake the cake until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Place a large plate or platter on top of the cake. Invert the cake and plate together, then remove the pan. Carefully peel off the parchment paper. Let cool completely before serving.

PUMPKIN CAKE WITH CRANBERRY AND PECAN GLAZE



Pumpkin Cake with Cranberry and Pecan Glaze image

This recipe is super easy! The cake is moist and the topping is sweet and delicious. I like to use a bundt pan because the cake looks beautiful with the pecan and cranberry glaze dripping down the sides and onto the dish. My family loves this cake...I hope you will too! :)

Provided by Pamela Robin

Categories     Cakes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

CAKE
1 box yellow cake mix
1 can(s) 100 % pumpkin
2 tsp pumpkin pie spices
GLAZE
1 c powered sugar
1/3 c apple cider
1 tsp pumpkin pie spices
1 c chopped pecans
1/2 c dried cranberries
SIMPLE SYRUP
1 c sugar
1 c apple cider

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray pan with cooking spray. Place dried cranberries in a bowl of water and warm slightly in the microwave just to hydrate and soften. Set cranberries aside.
  • 2. Mix together yellow cake mix, pumpkin and pumpkin pie spices with a hand mixer. Mixture will be thick, but it will bake up nicely.
  • 3. Pour cake mixture in prepared pan, spread evenly. Bake for 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Be careful! You do not want to over bake this cake.
  • 4. While cake is baking, make your simple syrup. Mix sugar and apple cider in a bowl and microwave until sugar is dissolved. Set syrup aside. Mix together powered sugar, apple cider, pecans and softened cranberries with pumpkin pie spices. Microwave just to warm and blend spices. Set aside.
  • 5. Once cake is finished baking, set on wire rack and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from pan and place on decorative dish. Brush with apple cider simple syrup until well moistened. Top with pecan and cranberry glaze. Slice and Enjoy!

CRANBERRY TRIFLE WITH PUMPKIN CHIFFON CAKE



Cranberry Trifle With Pumpkin Chiffon Cake image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield Ten to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons, sifted cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsweetened, canned pumpkin puree
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs, separated, plus 1 egg white
1 whole egg
1 1/3 cups superfine sugar (can be made by pulsing granulated sugar in a food processor until fine)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Pinch cream of tartar
1/4 cup brandy
1 12-ounce bag fresh or frozen cranberries
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons Grand Marnier
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
8 egg yolks
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup cold water
1 tablespoon powdered gelatin
3 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • To make the cake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 15-by-10-inch jellyroll pan and set aside. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir together the pumpkin puree, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. Using an electric mixer, beat the two egg yolks and the whole egg on high speed for 4 minutes. Add 1 cup of the sugar and beat 3 minutes longer. Quickly pour in the oil.
  • With the mixer on medium speed, add the dry ingredients alternately with the pumpkin mixture. Beat the 3 egg whites with a mixer on medium speed until frothy. Add the cream of tartar, increase the speed to high and slowly add the remaining 1/3 cup of sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form. Stir 1/3 of the egg whites into the pumpkin mixture and fold in the remaining whites. Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake until the cake is springy to the touch, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • To make the mousse, combine the cranberries, 1 cup of sugar and the Grand Marnier in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer until cranberries pop, about 5 minutes. Pour into a bowl, stir in the lemon zest and refrigerate until cold.
  • In a medium-size saucepan, combine the egg yolks, remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and the salt. Whisk until the yolks are very thick. In another saucepan, scald the milk. Whisking rapidly, pour the milk into the yolk mixture. Set the pan over low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick enough to coat a spoon -- do not let mixture simmer. Set aside.
  • Place the water in a small saucepan and sprinkle with the gelatin. Let stand for 1 minute. Place over low heat until completely dissolved. Stir the gelatin into the custard. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and stir in the cranberry mixture. Chill for 30 minutes. Whip the cream until soft peaks form. Reserve 1/2 cup and fold the remaining whipped cream into the mousse.
  • Turn the pumpkin cake out of the pan and cut into 2-inch squares. Brush with the brandy. Place half of the cake squares in the bottom of a 3-quart glass bowl. Spoon half of the mousse over the cake. Repeat the layers. Spoon or pipe out the reserved whipped cream in a decorative pattern around the edge of the bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 535, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 205 milligrams, Sugar 52 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CRANBERRY PUMPKIN CAKE WITH CARAMEL GLAZE



Cranberry Pumpkin Cake with Caramel Glaze image

Found this recipe on "Singing with the Birds" web site. Easy and yummy ~ try something different ! Picture is also from that site.

Provided by Carol Junkins

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box yellow cake mix
1 3.4 oz jello pumpkin spice instant pudding
1 1/3 c water
1/3 c oil
3 large eggs
2 c fresh cranberries, rinsed and dried
FOR CARAMEL GLAZE:
1/2 c butter
2 tsp corn syrup
1/2 c brown sugar
1/2 c whipping cream

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 DF for dark pans, 350 DF for a metal or glass pan. Reserve 1/4 cup of cake mix in a plastic bag. Mix the remaining cake mix with the pudding mix, water, oil and eggs.
  • 2. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Shake the cranberries in reserved cake mix. Fold berries into the cake batter.
  • 3. Pour batter into a bundt pan that has been greased and floured well. Bake according to pan type for 38-43 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Turn out onto cake plate and cool completely before glazing.
  • 4. FOR CARAMEL GLAZE: Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add corn syrup and brown sugar. Stir over medium heat until it comes to a soft boil. Decrease heat and add cream. Let simmer for about 10 minutes. Drizzle over cake, allowing the glaze to drip down the sides of cake. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

PUMPKIN CRANBERRY CAKE



Pumpkin Cranberry Cake image

Gotta Love it

Provided by Steve Goulis

Categories     Cakes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 c chopped walnut
3 Tbsp brown sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp toasted wheat germ
1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spices
1 c all purpose flour
1/2 c whole wheat flour
1/2 c toasted wheat germ
2 tsp bakeing powder
1 tsp pumpkin pie spices
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp bakeing soda
1 c plain fat-free yogurt
3/4 c canned pumpkin
1/2 c packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 large egg
1/2 c sweetened dried cranberries
1 tsp grated orange rind
1 can(s) cooking spray

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. combine firsr 4 ingredients in small bowl; stir with fork, set aside
  • 2. Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with knife. combine flours asn the next 5 ingredients ( flours through baking soda)in a medium bwel; make a well in the center of mixture, comine yogurt, pumkin, 1/2 cup brown sugar, ooil, and egg. Stir well with wisk
  • 3. Add to flour mixture, stiring till moist
  • 4. Fold in cranberries and orange rind
  • 5. Spoon batter into 13x9-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray, spreading evenly, sprinkle with walnut mixture
  • 6. Bake at 350F for 25 min, cool on wire rack

Tips:

  • Use fresh pumpkin puree. Canned pumpkin puree can work in a pinch, but fresh pumpkin puree will give your cake a richer flavor and a more tender texture. To make fresh pumpkin puree, simply roast a pumpkin until it is tender, then scoop out the flesh and puree it in a food processor or blender.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make your cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a bundt pan. A bundt pan will give your cake a beautiful shape and help it to cook evenly.
  • Glaze the cake while it is still warm. This will help the glaze to soak into the cake and give it a shiny finish.
  • Serve the cake with whipped cream or ice cream. This will make the cake even more delicious and festive.

Conclusion:

This pumpkin cranberry cake is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for fall gatherings. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a tender crumb and a sweet and tangy glaze. It is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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