Cranberry Pudding Cake Recipe

Indulge in this delightful Cranberry Pudding Cake, a lighter take on classic cranberry desserts! This recipe, inspired by Bon Appetit (January 2008), features a subtly sweet and moist cake made with white cornmeal (though yellow works too!), enhanced with a hint of black walnut for an unexpected twist. Pair it with low-fat vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat. Easily adaptable to lower the calorie count even further – perfect for a guilt-free dessert!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 529.4 kcal
Protein 10g
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Ingredients for Cranberry Pudding Cake

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How to Make Cranberry Pudding Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, white cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and black walnut extract.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the cranberries, orange zest, and orange juice.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the cranberry mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool completely before serving. Enjoy with a scoop of your favorite low-fat vanilla ice cream!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

167g

Fat

83g

Carbs

23g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cranberry Pudding Cake?

Cranberry Pudding Cake takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cranberry Pudding Cake?

Cranberry Pudding Cake has approximately 529.4 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 23 g carbohydrates and 42 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cranberry Pudding Cake?

The key ingredients for Cranberry Pudding Cake are Cranberries, Pure Maple Syrup, Whipping Cream, Orange, Salt, Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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