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November 16, 2017

Sugared Cranberry Cake

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This Sugared Cranberry Cake is the holiday-perfect version of one of my most popular recipes of all time French Strawberry Cake. via @foodtasticmomThis Sugared Cranberry Cake is the holiday-perfect version of one of my most popular recipes of all time French Strawberry Cake. via @foodtasticmomThis Sugared Cranberry Cake is the holiday-perfect version of one of my most popular recipes of all time French Strawberry Cake. via @foodtasticmom

This Sugared Cranberry Cake is the holiday-perfect version of one of my most popular recipes of all time French Strawberry Cake.

Sugared Cranberry Cake

Sugared cranberries are actually a thing in case you don’t know. They are really pretty but they take some time to make. And in my experience they are just a little too tart. The sugar itself doesn’t penetrate to the middle of the cranberry with the sugared method. They get a little sweeter when baked in a cake.

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Sugared Cranberry Cake

My French Strawberry Cake is so far my most viewed recipe of all time. It’s a terrific cake. Simple to make but with a stunning presentation. With the sugar topping it translates really well to the addition of cranberries. Sugared cranberries become the topping of the cake without any extra effort on your part.

Sugared Cranberry Cake

You can bake this cake in a 9-inch cast iron skillet and use that as the serving dish. Or you can bake it in a 9-inch round cake pan and slice it right out of the pan. It’s not quite as pretty to set on a buffet or your table that way so I’d suggest a ceramic baking dish to bake it in and serve from.

Sugared Cranberry Cake

This cake most definitely functions as a dessert. But it would be a pretty holiday addition to a brunch table with a breakfast casserole too. This is a cake that will have your guests asking for the recipe.

Sugared Cranberry Cake

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Sugared Cranberry Cake

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes minutes
Total Time 50 minutes minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 stick (8 tbsp) unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 16 oz fresh cranberries

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9-inch cast iron skillet OR a round cake pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, whip together the butter and 1 cup of the sugar until pale and fluffy, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time and beat well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with sour cream, beginning and ending with flour mixture, beating just until combined after each addition.
  • Fold most of the cranberries into the cake batter. Spread the batter in the prepared skillet or cake pan. Evenly space the remaining cranberries (about 10-12) on top of the batter, pressing them in lightly to stick.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar evenly over the top of the cake batter.
  • Bake until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool completely in the pan and slice and serve the cake from the pan.

Notes

Some people have reported needing to bake the cake longer than the recommended time of 35 - 40 minutes. Pans, skillets and individual ovens will all factor into the correct baking time.

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  1. Ginny says

    November 16, 2017 at 11:57 pm

    5 stars
    This is so sweet (in the good way) and it has the holidays written all over it. Great idea to make those cranberries sweeter in a cake. Thanks!

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    • foodtasticmom says

      November 17, 2017 at 12:10 am

      You’re welcome. I hope you try it!

      Reply
  2. Jillian says

    November 17, 2017 at 12:32 am

    5 stars
    This looks beautiful!

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    • foodtasticmom says

      November 17, 2017 at 12:09 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Veena Azmanov says

    November 17, 2017 at 1:23 am

    5 stars
    This feels festive. I’d have that as dessert for Thanksgiving. I’m a huge fan of cranberries so this would so be a treat. Saving for later.

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    • foodtasticmom says

      November 17, 2017 at 12:09 pm

      Thank you Veena!

      Reply
  4. Brian Jones says

    November 17, 2017 at 1:55 am

    5 stars
    I love the look of this, definitely my kinda cake, simple but really tasty!

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    • foodtasticmom says

      November 17, 2017 at 12:08 pm

      Thanks so much Brian

      Reply
  5. Pretty Patel says

    November 17, 2017 at 3:04 am

    5 stars
    This looks like a great desert for Thanksgiving, think the whole family will enjoy it.

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    • foodtasticmom says

      November 17, 2017 at 12:09 pm

      I agree. My whole family loved it!

      Reply
  6. Trish Murison says

    December 29, 2018 at 7:26 pm

    Can you make this cake ahead of time and then just warm up in the oven? or do you make the batter ahead of time and then put into bake when everybody is sitting down to dinner?

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