CRANBERRY MOLASSES CAKE WITH SWEET BUTTER SAUCE

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This classic cranberry molasses cake, served warm with sweet butter sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream, is an extra-special treat for a holiday or really any night of the week.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup molasses
3/4 cup water
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/4 cups fresh or frozen (thawed) cranberries
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 cups sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, the molasses and water with whisk. In medium bowl, mix flour, salt and baking soda. Stir flour mixture into liquid mixture just until moistened; fold in cranberries. Pour mixture in pan.
  • Bake 37 to 42 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat Sweet Butter Sauce ingredients to simmering over medium heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened and sugar is dissolved.
  • Spray edge of sharp knife with cooking spray; cut warm cake into 5 rows by 4 rows. Serve cake with warm butter sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 30 g, TransFat 0 g

ISHFAQ HAMZA
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Overall, I really enjoyed this cake and would definitely make it again.


Md Kaium
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This cake was a little too dense for my taste.


Nazeer Aliyukucheri
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I've never made a cake with molasses before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great.


Sanda kumar Kumar
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This cake is perfect for the holidays. It's festive and delicious.


Sobir Soo
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I really enjoyed this cake. The molasses and spices really balance out the tartness of the cranberries.


Wafadar Malang
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he'd ever had.


MD Shadot MD Shadot
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The cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but the sauce was perfect.


Mithu Jee
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I love the tartness of the cranberries in this cake. It's a nice change from the usual chocolate or vanilla cakes.


Affh kgjg
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This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Popi Akhter
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake turned out dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Bayanda Bathe
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The cake was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


rowena espejo
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ali Muhibi27
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This cake was a hit at my holiday party! The cranberry and molasses flavors were perfectly balanced, and the sweet butter sauce was the perfect finishing touch.