Almond Cranberry Cake
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Almond Cranberry Cake
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This Almond Cranberry Cake is the perfect Christmas Breakfast or even dessert cake. A soft moist cake made with cranberries, almonds & a simple glaze.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1½ cups sour milk*
- ½ cup butter melted** (slightly cooled)
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup dried cranberries (or you could use dried cherries if you prefer)
- ½ cup finely chopped almonds
*To the 1½ cups of milk, remove 1 tablespoon and substitute with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar let sit for 10-15 minutes before using.
**If using unsalted butter then add ½ teaspoon of salt.
VANILLA OR MAPLE GLAZE
- 1 cup powdered / icing sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon cream or milk
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Grease and flour a 9½ - 10 inch (24cm) bundt pan or 9 inch cake pan or 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Make a well in the middle and add the beaten eggs, sour milk, melted butter, vanilla, cranberries and almonds. Stir just to combine, 15-16 stirs only.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared cake or loaf pan and bake for approximately 50-60 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let cool in pan then remove to a clean plate. Drizzle with glaze or dust with powdered / icing sugar. Enjoy!
VANILLA OR MAPLE GLAZE
- In a small bowl combine powdered sugar, vanilla and maple syrup if it is too thick add ½ tablespoon of half and half, mix until smooth. If you prefer a vanilla glaze then substitute the maple syrup with cream or milk.
Notes
- The cooled cake should be stored wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and stored in a cool dry place for up to three days, or in the fridge for up to 6 days. The cake can also be frozen, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in a freezer safe bag or container. It will keep for 2 months in the freezer when stored correctly.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
450kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
179mg
(7%)
Potassium
180mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
40g
(80%)
Vitamin A
404IU
(8%)
Calcium
106mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 450 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 450kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 179mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 40g | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 404IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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