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Almond Cranberry Cake

By: Rosemary Published: December 2, 2019 Updated on: December 6, 2019

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This Almond Cranberry Cake is the perfect Christmas Breakfast or even dessert cake. A soft moist cake made with cranberries and almonds, then drizzled with an easy vanilla or maple glaze.

One bowl desserts with no mixer necessary are some of the best. I love to make this easy Lemon Bread or even this Streusel Topped Blueberry Bread, when I am looking to make something quick and delicious.

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  • Almond Cranberry Cake
    • How to make Cranberry Cake
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    • What does mix just until combined mean?
    • Why use dried Cranberries?
    • Can the cake be made into a loaf or cake pan?
    • How to store the cake
  • More Delicious Holiday Cakes you may enjoy!
  • Almond Cranberry Cake
    • Ingredients US CustomaryMetric 1x2x3x
      • *To the 1 1/2 cups of milk, remove 1 tablespoon and substitute with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar let sit for 10-15 minutes before using.
      • **If using unsalted butter then add 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
      • VANILLA OR MAPLE GLAZE
    • Instructions 
      • VANILLA OR MAPLE GLAZE
    • Nutrition
      • The Taste Creations Blog Hop happens on the 1st Monday of every month. Each month, myself and 4 other bloggers challenge ourselves to make something with a chosen ingredient. I hope you will check out their delicious recipes too. And have a great week everyone!

a slice of cranberry cake on a black plate with a fork and the remaining cake on a black plateAlmond Cranberry Cake

This month, for the monthly get together with my Blogger friends, we decided to share Cranberry Recipes. The perfect Christmas recipe ingredient.

This recipe was given to me by my cousin, who is also an amazing baker. So of course when I decided to make it I naturally had to bring back the cranberries with me from home.

And I decided to make it into a Bundt cake instead of a traditional Cranberry Loaf.

How to make Cranberry Cake

  • Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

whisking the dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl

  • Make a well in the middle and add the eggs, milk, butter, vanilla, cranberries and almonds.

making a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and adding the wet ingredients including the cranberries and almonds

  • Stir just until combined.

stirring the ingredients just until combined

  • Spoon into the prepared bundt pan.

spooning the batter into the prepared baking pan ready to be baked

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    • Bake for about 50-60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
    • Let cool completely before serving.

    plain cranberry cake on a black plate

     

    • The Cake can be served plain, dusted with powdered sugar or even drizzled with a simple vanilla or maple glaze.

    What does mix just until combined mean?

    Mix just until combined means to stir until there may be some small lumps but the batter is not completely smooth. For this I recommend stirring 15 or 16 times, just to make sure you don’t over do it.

    Over mixing causes the baked goods to be dense and not rise very much.

    Why use dried Cranberries?

    Since fresh cranberries are very high in vitamin C, this makes them very tart. But about half the acid which makes the fresh cranberries tart have been destroyed by the drying process in dried cranberries.

    Dried cranberries are often sweetened as well. Which makes them perfect for cakes and sweet breads.

    Frozen dried cranberries work very well too and there is no need to thaw them.

    a slice of cranberry cake on a black plate with a fork and the remaining cake on a black plate

    Can the cake be made into a loaf or cake pan?

    Yes instead of using a bundt pan a 9 x 5  inch loaf pan or a 9 inch cake pan would be a perfect choice for this Cranberry Cake recipe.

    How to store the cake

    The cooled cake should be stored wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and stored in a cool dry place for up to three days, or in the fridge for up to 6 days.

    The cake can also be frozen, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in a freezer safe bag or container. It will keep for 2 months in the freezer when stored correctly.

    More Delicious Holiday Cakes you may enjoy!

    Fresh Cream Vanilla Cake

    Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cake

    Panettone

    No Bake Tiramisu Cheesecake

    I hope if you are looking for an easy delicious Cake for the Holidays, that you give this Almond Cranberry Cake a try. Enjoy!

    a slice of cranberry cake on a black plate

    a slice of cranberry cake on a black plate

    Almond Cranberry Cake

    Rosemary Molloy
    This Almond Cranberry Cake is the perfect Christmas Breakfast or even dessert cake. A soft moist cake made with cranberries, almonds & a simple glaze.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 50 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 450 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 3 cups all purpose flour
    • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 pinch salt
    • 2 large eggs beaten
    • 1 1/2 cups sour milk*
    • 1/2 cup butter melted** (slightly cooled)
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
    • 1 cup dried cranberries
    • 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds

    *To the 1 1/2 cups of milk, remove 1 tablespoon and substitute with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar let sit for 10-15 minutes before using.

      **If using unsalted butter then add 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

        VANILLA OR MAPLE GLAZE

        • 1 cup powdered / icing sugar
        • 1 teaspoon vanilla
        • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
        • 1 tablespoon cream or milk

        Instructions
         

        • Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Grease and flour a 9 1/2 - 10 inch (24cm) bundt pan or 9 inch cake pan or 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.
        • In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Make a well in the middle and add the beaten eggs, sour milk, melted butter, vanilla, cranberries and almonds. Stir just to combine, 15-16 stirs only.
        • Spoon the batter into the prepared cake or loaf pan and bake for approximately 50-60 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
        • Let cool in pan then remove to a clean plate. Drizzle with glaze or dust with powdered / icing sugar. Enjoy!

        VANILLA OR MAPLE GLAZE

        • In a small bowl combine powdered sugar, vanilla and maple syrup if it is too thick add 1/2 tablespoon of half and half, mix until smooth. If you prefer a vanilla glaze then substitute the maple syrup with cream or milk.

        Nutrition

        Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 179mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 404IUCalcium: 106mgIron: 2mg
        Keyword Christmas cake, cranberry cake
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        The Taste Creations Blog Hop happens on the 1st Monday of every month. Each month, myself and 4 other bloggers challenge ourselves to make something with a chosen ingredient. I hope you will check out their delicious recipes too. And have a great week everyone!

        Terri at Our Good Life –  Cranberry Butter

        Lauren at Mom Home Guide –  Cranberry Lemon Shortbread Cookie Recipe

        Nikki at Tikkido –  Soft Cranberry Cookie Recipe

         

         

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          1. Sophia says

            January 7, 2021 at 11:44 pm

            Hello, are the almonds in the batter, raw, or toasted? Thanks

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            • Rosemary says

              January 8, 2021 at 8:39 am

              Hi Sophia, I buy them here in a little bag already chopped and they are raw but if you prefer you can toast them first. Hope you like it.

              Reply
          2. vera marino says

            December 22, 2019 at 12:56 am

            How do you keep the cranberries from going to the bottom of the cake ? I made a cake & the cranberries went to the bottom ?

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            • Rosemary says

              December 22, 2019 at 8:54 pm

              Hi Vera, toss them with a teaspoon or so of flour and that should keep them from sinking.

              Reply
          3. Maria says

            December 7, 2019 at 11:48 pm

            Hi Rosemary this recipe sounds easy & delicious. Could I substitute dry cherries to the cranberries?

            Thank you for all the delicious recipes throughout the year.
            Buon Natale,
            Con affetto,
            Maria

            Reply
            • Rosemary says

              December 8, 2019 at 10:26 pm

              Hi Maria, thanks so much, I’m sure that dried cherries would work. Let me know how it goes.

              Reply
          4. Nikki says

            December 4, 2019 at 11:32 am

            5 stars
            I love easy, quick cakes like this! And almond and cranberry? Two of my very favorite flavors!

            Reply
            • Rosemary says

              December 4, 2019 at 3:10 pm

              Hi Nikki, thanks so much.

              Reply

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