Cranberry-Caramel Cake

Health score
1%
Cranberry-Caramel Cake
150 min.
16
335kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Cranberry-Caramel Cake, a perfect dessert that brings together the warmth of spices and the tartness of cranberries. This cake is not just a treat for the taste buds; it’s a feast for the eyes, making it an ideal centerpiece for any gathering or celebration. With its moist texture and rich caramel sauce, this cake is sure to impress your family and friends.

Imagine the aroma of pumpkin pie spice wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this scrumptious dessert. The combination of fresh or frozen cranberries and crunchy walnuts adds a delightful contrast to the sweet, buttery caramel sauce that drizzles over the top. Each bite offers a perfect balance of flavors, making it a memorable end to any meal.

Whether you’re hosting a holiday dinner or simply looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, this Cranberry-Caramel Cake is a must-try. It’s easy to make, taking just about 150 minutes from start to finish, and serves up to 16 people, making it perfect for sharing. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • box cake mix yellow
  • teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 
  • cup eggnog light
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil 
  •  eggs 
  • 1.5 cups cranberries fresh coarsely chopped
  • 0.5 cup walnut pieces chopped
  • 0.5 cup butter 
  • 1.3 cups brown sugar packed
  • tablespoons plus light
  • 0.5 cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 325°F. Grease and lightly flour 12-cup fluted tube cake pan, or spray with baking spray with flour. In large bowl, beat cake mix, pumpkin pie spice, eggnog, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in cranberries and walnuts.
  2. Pour into pan.
  3. Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Turn cake upside down onto cooling rack; remove pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  4. Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup.
  5. Heat to boiling. Cook about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Stir in whipping cream. Return to boiling, stirring constantly.
  6. Remove from heat.
  7. Serve warm sauce over cake.

Nutrition Facts

Calories335kcal
Protein4.51%
Fat38.32%
Carbs57.17%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.81
Glycemic Load
1.51
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.9717391159223%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
4.45mg
Delphinidin
0.72mg
Malvidin
0.04mg
Pelargonidin
0.03mg
Peonidin
4.61mg
Catechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin
0.07mg
Epicatechin
0.41mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.62mg
Quercetin
1.39mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:335.05kcal
16.75%
Fat:14.58g
22.43%
Saturated Fat:7g
43.74%
Carbohydrates:48.95g
16.32%
Net Carbohydrates:47.95g
17.44%
Sugar:34.82g
38.69%
Cholesterol:63.71mg
21.24%
Sodium:310.05mg
13.48%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.86g
7.73%
Phosphorus:154.49mg
15.45%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.7%
Calcium:120.71mg
12.07%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.8%
Folate:30.43µg
7.61%
Vitamin A:370.87IU
7.42%
Selenium:4.9µg
7%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.71%
Iron:1.16mg
6.43%
Vitamin E:0.92mg
6.11%
Copper:0.1mg
5.24%
Vitamin K:4.89µg
4.66%
Vitamin B3:0.85mg
4.27%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.13%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.08%
Magnesium:16.15mg
4.04%
Fiber:1.01g
4.03%
Vitamin B12:0.2µg
3.35%
Vitamin D:0.47µg
3.16%
Potassium:109.7mg
3.13%
Zinc:0.44mg
2.9%
Vitamin C:1.7mg
2.06%