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Almond Cranberry Cake Delight - Deliciously moist cake with almonds and cranberries

Almond Cranberry Cake Delight

A delightful almond-flavored cake with sweet cranberries, perfect for any gathering or casual dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Provides structure and keeps the cake light.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Works with acidic ingredients to create air bubbles.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Butter or vegetable oil Adds moisture and richness.
  • 1 cup Sugar Sweetens the cake.
  • 2 large Eggs Bind ingredients and provide moisture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds a warm, sweet flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond extract Boosts almond flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream Keeps the cake moist.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Helps achieve the right batter consistency.
  • 1 cup Cranberries Add tart flavor and texture.
Topping
  • 1/4 cup Sliced almonds Used as a topping for crunch.
  • 1/2 cup Powdered sugar Used for the drizzle.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x9 inch or 8x11 inch baking pan and set it aside.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set the mixture aside.
Mixing
  1. Using a hand or stand mixer, beat softened butter or vegetable oil with sugar for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time, then blend in vanilla and almond extracts until combined.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add half the dry mixture to the bowl and beat until just combined.
  2. Stir in sour cream and milk, followed by the remaining dry mix. Gently fold in cranberries.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface.
  2. In a bowl, mix butter, sugar, flour, and almond extract for the topping. Stir in sliced almonds and sprinkle on the batter.
  3. Bake for 28 to 38 minutes, checking at 28 minutes. A toothpick inserted should come out clean or with moist crumbs.
  4. Cool on a wire rack.
Drizzle
  1. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract together for the drizzle. Adjust consistency and drizzle over the cooled cake.

Notes

Measure ingredients properly, use room temperature ingredients, and avoid overmixing for best results.