EASY CRANBERRY & APPLE CAKE (INA GARTEN) RECIPE RECIPE - (4.3/5)

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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.

Justin Moore
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This cake is the perfect fall dessert! It's warm and comforting, with just the right amount of sweetness.


Ojukwu Augustina
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! Thanks!


Cookie Is back
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Meh.


Roses
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This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and bland. I won't be making it again.


Nikesh Bedari
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it. I'll try reducing the sugar next time.


Len Canty
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a winner. It's a great fall dessert and perfect for Thanksgiving.


Emmanuella Austin
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Not a fan of cranberries, but this cake was still really good! The apples and spices were the perfect complement.


Samantha Turner
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used fresh cranberries and apples from my backyard and it was so delicious.


Mokshidul Momin
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Made this for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper!


Natalie Maremera
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This cranberry apple cake was heavenly! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The balance of flavors between the tart cranberries and sweet apples was just right, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making thi