Cranberry Snack Cake Recipe

This irresistible cranberry snack cake is the perfect fall treat! Bursting with tart cranberries and topped with gooey marshmallows, crunchy pecans, and a buttery brown sugar crumble, it's a crowd-pleaser guaranteed to disappear fast. Perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or a cozy autumn afternoon. Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 321.1 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Cranberry Snack Cake

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How to Make Cranberry Snack Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in 1 (12 ounce) package of fresh or frozen cranberries.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  8. Sprinkle 1 cup mini marshmallows evenly over the batter.
  9. Lightly press the marshmallows into the batter.
  10. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar and 1/2 cup chopped pecans. Sprinkle evenly over the marshmallows.
  11. Drizzle melted 2 tablespoons unsalted butter over the top.
  12. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  13. Let cool completely before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

119g

Fat

34g

Carbs

15g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cranberry Snack Cake?

Cranberry Snack 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 Snack Cake?

Cranberry Snack Cake has approximately 321.1 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 22 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cranberry Snack Cake?

The key ingredients for Cranberry Snack Cake are Butter, Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla, All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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