Cranberry Cake

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Cranberry Almond Cake with Cinnamon & Cardamom

Yield: 9

Author: Nush & Doza

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 40 MinInactive time: 20 MinTotal time: 1 H & 15 M

This homemade cranberry cake is soft, buttery, and bursting with tart cranberries in every bite! Made with frozen cranberries, a hint of almond, and warm cinnamon and cardamom, this easy cranberry cake strikes the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Perfect for holiday gatherings, brunch, or a cozy afternoon treat, it's a delicious dessert that's simple to make and even easier to enjoy!

Ingredients

• ¼ cup milk
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• ¾ cup sugar
• ¼ cup applesauce
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon cardamom
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1¼ cups whole frozen cranberries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9 × 9-inch baking pan.
2. Mix the milk, heavy cream, and lemon juice together in a bowl and set aside.
3. Using a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar together for about 5 minutes, until light and fluffy.
4. Add the applesauce, vanilla extract, and almond extract, and mix until combined.
5. Add the baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom, and mix until combined.
6. Blend in 1 cup of flour until almost fully incorporated.
7. Add the milk, heavy cream, and lemon juice mixture, and mix to combine.
8. Add the remaining 1 cup of flour and mix until fully incorporated.
9. Gently fold 1 cup of the frozen cranberries into the batter.
10. Spread the thick batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
11. Top with the reserved ¼ cup of cranberries, gently pressing them into the surface of the cake.
12. Bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
13. Allow the cake to cool, then serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

294

Fat

13 g

Sat. Fat

8 g

Carbs

41 g

Fiber

1 g

Net carbs

40 g

Sugar

19 g

Protein

3 g

Sodium

360 mg

Cholesterol

35 mg

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