Gluten-Free Holiday Cake with Cranberry Sauce

Vegetarian
Gluten-Free Holiday Cake with Cranberry Sauce
65 min.
16
158kcal

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Celebrate the festive season with a delightful Gluten-Free Holiday Cake topped with a luscious cranberry sauce that will impress your family and friends! This vegetarian dessert is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes, making it the perfect centerpiece for your holiday gatherings.

Imagine a moist, flavorful cake made from a Betty Gluten Free Yellow Cake Mix, enhanced with the warm spices of nutmeg and the rich essence of rum and vanilla. Each slice is a harmonious blend of sweetness and spice, creating a comforting experience that evokes the spirit of the holidays. The cake is easy to prepare, taking just 65 minutes from start to finish, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the festivities and less time in the kitchen.

The crowning glory of this dessert is the homemade cranberry sauce, bursting with the vibrant flavors of fresh or frozen cranberries and zesty orange juice. This sauce not only adds a beautiful pop of color but also a tangy contrast to the sweet cake, making every bite a delightful surprise. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this Gluten-Free Holiday Cake with Cranberry Sauce is sure to become a cherished tradition in your holiday repertoire. Indulge in this festive treat and create lasting memories with your loved ones!

Ingredients

  • 15 oz betty crocker's cake mix gluten free yellow
  • box vanilla pudding instant (4-serving size)
  • 0.7 cup water 
  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • teaspoon rum extract 
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 0.3 teaspoon nutmeg 
  •  eggs 
  • 1.3 cups sugar 
  • tablespoons cornstarch 
  • 1.5 cups cranberries fresh
  • 0.5 cup orange juice fresh
  • teaspoon orange zest grated
  • 0.1 teaspoon nutmeg 

Equipment

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

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 325°F. Grease 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with shortening or cooking spray.
  2. In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 1 minute. Spoon into pan; spread evenly in pan.
  3. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  4. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch.
  5. Add cranberries and orange juice.
  6. Heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Cook 7 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is thick and all cranberries have popped open. Stir in orange peel and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg.
  7. Serve warm cranberry sauce with cake.

Nutrition Facts

Calories158kcal
Protein3.03%
Fat37.11%
Carbs59.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.32
Glycemic Load
11.68
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
1.7973912824755%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
4.35mg
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
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Hesperetin
0.93mg
Naringenin
0.17mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.63mg
Quercetin
1.41mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:158.25kcal
7.91%
Fat:6.66g
10.24%
Saturated Fat:3.92g
24.53%
Carbohydrates:24.17g
8.06%
Net Carbohydrates:23.74g
8.63%
Sugar:21.49g
23.87%
Cholesterol:45.94mg
15.31%
Sodium:96.47mg
4.19%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.12%
100%
Protein:1.22g
2.45%
Vitamin C:5.36mg
6.5%
Vitamin A:243.52IU
4.87%
Selenium:2.8µg
4%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.85%
Vitamin E:0.38mg
2.52%
Phosphorus:20.78mg
2.08%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.04%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.77%
Fiber:0.42g
1.68%
Folate:6.58µg
1.65%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.42%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.15%
Iron:0.2mg
1.13%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.1%
Potassium:38.43mg
1.1%