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Cranberry Pudding Cake with Warm Butter Sauce

Cranberry Pudding Cake with Warm Butter Sauce Bliss

Enjoy the delightful Cranberry Pudding Cake with Warm Butter Sauce, a perfect holiday dessert bursting with flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries Avoid dried for best texture
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for gluten-free option
  • 1 cup buttermilk A mix of milk and vinegar works in a pinch
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Room temperature
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
For the Warm Butter Sauce
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, cream unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add buttermilk and vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding in cranberries gently.
  4. Grease a 9x9-inch pan, pour the batter, and bake for 30 to 40 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  5. For the warm butter sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, add sugar and heavy cream, and whisk until smooth and bubbling. Stir in vanilla and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes, slice, and serve warm with the butter sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served warm. Can be made a day ahead and tastes even better when flavors meld overnight.

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