Cranberry Dessert Cake With Butter Sauce Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of fall with this moist and delicious cranberry dessert cake! Bursting with tart cranberries and topped with a luscious warm butter sauce, this recipe is perfect for cozy evenings and holiday gatherings. Made with fresh or frozen cranberries (yes, really!), this cake is surprisingly easy to make and guaranteed to impress. Get ready for a taste sensation!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 70 mins

Calories 299.6 kcal

Protein 6g

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Ingredients for Cranberry Dessert Cake With Butter Sauce

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar (plus 1 cup for the sauce)
2 teaspoons baking powder
Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 large eggs
Fresh Cranberries
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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How to Make Cranberry Dessert Cake With Butter Sauce

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease and flour the bottom only of a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
In a medium bowl, beat together 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon almond extract, and 2 large eggs.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Gently fold in 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, prepare the butter sauce:
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, and 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Let the cake cool slightly before serving. Drizzle generously with the warm butter sauce and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

96g

Fat

38g

Carbs

13g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cranberry Dessert Cake With Butter Sauce?

Cranberry Dessert Cake With Butter Sauce takes about 90 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cranberry Dessert Cake With Butter Sauce?

Cranberry Dessert Cake With Butter Sauce has approximately 299.6 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 23 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cranberry Dessert Cake With Butter Sauce?

The key ingredients for Cranberry Dessert Cake With Butter Sauce are Flour, Sugar, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt, Sour Cream. See the full list with measurements above.