Cranberry Pudding Cake

Dive into the warm, festive flavors of this Cranberry Pudding Cake—a rustic dessert that’s as comforting as it is indulgent. Bursting with juicy, tart cranberries and topped with a luscious caramel-like sauce that forms as it bakes, this cake is a perfect blend of sweet and tangy. The secret lies in its unique baking method: a layer of hot water poured over the batter transforms into a decadent, pudding-like base. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep time and designed to wow guests, this cozy dessert is perfect for holiday gatherings or an after-dinner treat. Serve it warm with a generous dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream to complete this irresistible autumn-inspired masterpiece. Keywords: cranberry pudding cake, easy holiday dessert, warm cranberry dessert, pudding cake recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Milk
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 cups Fresh cranberries
• 0.75 cups Brown sugar (packed)
• 1 cup Hot water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 4

Fold in the fresh cranberries gently to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.

Step 5

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.

Step 6

Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the top of the batter.

Step 7

Carefully pour the hot water over the entire surface of the batter and brown sugar. Do not stir—this step creates the pudding-like texture as it bakes.

Step 8

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes. The sauce will thicken slightly as it cools.

Step 10

Serve warm, spooning extra sauce from the bottom of the dish over each slice. Pair with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1310.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2375.0

Total Fat 27.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 73.0mg	0%
Sodium 1610.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 521.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.3g	0%
Total Sugars 346.6g
Protein 24.7g	0%

Vitamin D 53.7IU	0%
Calcium 390.8mg	0%
Iron 10.5mg	0%
Potassium 954.8mg	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: 10.3%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 85.7%