Cranberry Cake with Hot Butter Sauce

Indulge in the ultimate holiday dessert with this Cranberry Cake with Hot Butter Sauce. Boasting a tender crumb and bursts of tart cranberries, this cake strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. The real star, however, is the luscious hot butter sauce—a velvety blend of butter, heavy cream, and vanilla—that’s poured generously over each slice for an irresistible finish. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a straightforward recipe, this dessert is as easy to make as it is to devour. Ideal for festive gatherings or cozy evenings, this cranberry cake will quickly become a family favorite. Serve it warm, and watch it disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 cups Fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 1 cup Granulated sugar (for sauce)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square baking pan.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then mix in the milk and melted butter.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the chopped cranberries until evenly distributed in the batter.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth it out with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 8

While the cake is baking, prepare the hot butter sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.

Step 9

Stir in the heavy cream and granulated sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 11

Once the cake is finished baking, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a serving plate.

Step 12

Serve the cranberry cake warm with the hot butter sauce drizzled generously over each slice. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1377.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3570.3

Total Fat 123.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 536.5mg	0%
Sodium 1707.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 597.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.3g	0%
Total Sugars 424.2g
Protein 31.5g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 255.3mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 804.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.7%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 65.9%