Cranberry Lemon Crumb Cake

Brighten up your dessert table with this irresistible Cranberry Lemon Crumb Cake, a perfect blend of zesty citrus and tart cranberries wrapped in a tender, buttery cake. Featuring a moist base infused with fresh lemon juice and zest, this cake is layered with bursts of juicy cranberries and topped with a golden brown cinnamon streusel for the ultimate texture contrast. Easy to prepare in under 20 minutes, this crowd-pleasing treat offers a balance of sweetness and tanginess that pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee or tea. Whether you're hosting brunch or simply craving a slice of homemade comfort, this cranberry lemon dessert will quickly become a favorite in your baking repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 2 units Eggs, large
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 1.5 cups Fresh or frozen cranberries
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Remove 3/4 cup of this crumb mixture and set it aside in a small bowl for the topping.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest.

Step 6

Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 7

Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.

Step 8

Scatter the cranberries over the top of the batter in an even layer.

Step 9

Spread the remaining batter gently over the cranberries using a spatula.

Step 10

In the reserved crumb mixture, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon to create the streusel topping.

Step 11

Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the top of the batter.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.

Step 13

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 14

Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1426.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3913.6

Total Fat 161.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 96.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 776.0mg	0%
Sodium 2353.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 586.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.6g	0%
Total Sugars 320.9g
Protein 52.2g	0%

Vitamin D 248.0IU	0%
Calcium 513.8mg	0%
Iron 17.7mg	0%
Potassium 1232.1mg	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: 36.3%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 58.5%