MEYER LEMON-CRANBERRY BUNDT CAKE

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This make-ahead holiday cake comes with a tangy treat inside. Use sweet Meyer lemons. If you can't find them, try a combination of orange and regular lemon juice. For a festive garnish, dip cranberries in a beaten egg white, toss with sugar and let dry. From the November, 2009 Food Network Magazine.

Provided by Crafty Lady 13

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, cubed and at room temperature, plus more for the pan
3 cups cake flour, sifted, plus more for the pan
12 ounces fresh cranberries (can use frozen cranberries, thawed)
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
6 tablespoons whole milk
4 large eggs, plus 2 egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons finely grated meyer lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp meyer lemon juice
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Prepare the cake: Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350°. Butter and flour a 10-cup flute Bundt pan.
  • Cook the cranberries with 3/4 cup granulated sugar in a pot over medium-high heat until juicy and the mixture reduces to 1 1/4 cups, about 15 minutes. Let cool.
  • Whisk the milk, whole eggs and yolks, and vanilla in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Whisk the 3 cups flour, the remaining 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, the lemon zest, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Add the 3 1/4 sticks butter and beat with a mixer on low speed until moistened. Add half of the milk mixture, increase the speed to medium and beat 1 minute. Add the remaining milk mixture in two batches, beating between each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat again, about 30 seconds.
  • Transfer 2/3 of the batter to the pan. Spoon the cranberry mixture in a ring around the middle of the batter (do not let it touch the pan). Top with the remaining cake batter and smooth evenly. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the pan comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the syrup: Dissolve the 1/4 cup granulate sugar in 1/2 cup lemon juice in a saucepan over low heat. Remove the cake from the oven, poke the serface all over with a skewer and pour the syrup on top. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Carefully invert the cake onto a parchment-lined rack to cool completely. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and let sit overnight.
  • When ready to serve, whisk the confectioners' sugar and the remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice unil smooth. Spoon over the cake.

Neville Curet
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This cake is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Ritesh Mishra
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This is the best bundt cake recipe I've ever tried! It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness.


Jagpdc
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Jesus
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use fresh or frozen cranberries.


blessing nyira
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I really enjoyed this cake. The lemon flavor is really prominent and the cranberries add a nice pop of color.


Lisa Abiode
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I made this cake with dried cranberries and it turned out great! The cranberries plumped up nicely in the cake and added a chewy texture.


Hope Mbali
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This cake is a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's because I used fresh cranberries.


Delia H. Goncalves
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I love the way the lemon zest and cranberries brighten up this cake. It's a refreshing and delicious treat.


Kymejilliane Hernandez
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This cake is so moist and flavorful! The cranberries add a tartness that balances out the sweetness of the cake.


Diego Martin
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a winner. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


nusrat nancy
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This is my new favorite bundt cake recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Mostafa Ismail Naserallah
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the bright citrus flavor and the moist texture.


Aurangzaib Jatoi
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This Meyer Lemon Cranberry Bundt Cake is an absolute delight! The flavors of the lemon and cranberries complement each other perfectly, and the cake is moist and fluffy with a tender crumb.