FESTIVE CRANBERRY CAKE

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Each fall here in Alaska, an abundant crop of wild cranberries is ripe for cooking. This cake, a favorite in my family, makes good use of the harvest. What's more, since you can prepare it the night before your Thanksgiving celebration, the recipe is a real time-saver at a hectic time of year. -Gladys Wilson, Anchorage, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped pecans
GLAZE:
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup sugar
Optional: Sugared cranberries and rosemary sprigs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs; beat well. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in cranberries, dates and pecans. Spread in a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 60-70 minutes. Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, for glaze, heat orange juice and sugar in a small saucepan until sugar dissolves. Invert cake onto a serving plate. With a toothpick, punch holes in cake. Spoon glaze over cake. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. If desired, top with sugared cranberries and rosemary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Ogiso Princess
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Raven Hill
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This is the best cranberry cake I've ever had! It's moist, flavorful, and the cranberries are the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Hisham HISHAM
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as well as the pictures. It was still tasty, but it was a bit dense and dry.


Ansar Iqbal
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This cake is divine! The cranberries add a lovely tartness that perfectly complements the sweetness of the cake. I highly recommend it!


Rana Dayyaan
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The instructions were a bit unclear, but I eventually figured it out. The cake turned out great though, so it was worth the effort.


ujjwal subedi
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This cake is way too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


mEhEnAz bOisHaKhi
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This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and crumbly, and the cranberries were tough and sour. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Stephanie Mccarty
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The cranberries add a beautiful color and flavor to the cake.


Nicholas Morales
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I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I decided to give this cake a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cranberries added a nice pop of tartness. I'll definitely be making this again.


Angi
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Followed the recipe exactly and the cake came out perfect! It was so moist and flavorful. The cranberries added a nice tartness. Will definitely make this again.


Patrick Mobley
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This cake was easy to make and turned out so delicious! The cranberries gave it a lovely tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the cake perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Patricia Jaduon
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This festive cranberry cake was a hit at my holiday party! It was moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of tart and sweet. The cranberries added a beautiful pop of color and a burst of tangy flavor. I'll definitely be making this cake again nex