Cranberry Dessert Cake with Velvety Butter Sauce

Experience the delightful flavors of this moist cranberry dessert cake, perfectly balanced with a delectable butter sauce. This elegant cake features a tender crumb enriched with fresh cranberries and is finished with a luxurious sauce, making it an ideal treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

For the Cake
2 3⁄4	cups all-purpose flour
2 1⁄4	cups granulated sugar, divided
2	teaspoons baking powder
1	teaspoon baking soda
1⁄4	teaspoon salt
2	cups sour cream
1⁄2	cup whole milk
1⁄4	cup vegetable oil
1⁄2	teaspoon almond extract
2	large eggs
3 1⁄2	cups fresh cranberries
1⁄2	cup unsalted butter
1⁄2	cup whipping cream or half-and-half
1	teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

• Preparation and Baking

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Generously grease and flour the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 and 1/4 cups of sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, beat together the sour cream, milk, oil, almond extract, and eggs until smooth.
  5. Carefully incorporate the sour cream mixture into the flour mixture, stirring only until the dry ingredients are just moistened.
  6. Gently fold in the fresh cranberries until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. For the butter sauce, combine 1 cup of sugar, butter, and whipping cream in a small saucepan.
  10. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes while stirring constantly.
  11. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  12. Serve the warm butter sauce generously over slices of the cake.

Jul 24, 2024