Cranberry Ripple Cake Recipe

Indulge in this delightful Cranberry Ripple Cake! A friend's recipe, perfected with my own twist, this moist and flavorful cake features layers of sweet cranberry sauce and tart cranberries, topped with crunchy pecans. Perfect for holidays or any special occasion!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 278.8 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.8 (12 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cranberry Ripple Cake

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How to Make Cranberry Ripple Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter for 30 seconds using an electric mixer.
  4. Gradually add 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; beat until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in 4 large eggs, one at a time, then stir in 1 cup sour cream.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients and the sour cream to the wet ingredients, alternating between the two and beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in 1 cup dried cranberries. Pour half of the batter into the prepared tube pan.
  8. Spread 1/2 cup cranberry sauce evenly over the batter.
  9. Pour the remaining batter over the cranberry sauce.
  10. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cranberry sauce.
  11. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup chopped pecans and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the cake.
  12. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  13. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

89g

Fat

33g

Carbs

12g

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