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Ina Garten Easy Cranberry and Apple Cake Recipe

Ina Garten Easy Cranberry and Apple Cake Recipe

Emily Grace
The Ina Garten Easy Cranberry and Apple Cake Recipe is soft, fruity and perfect for any occasion. It combines sweet apples and tart cranberries in a moist cake.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 medium apples peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter or line with parchment paper for easy removal.

Mix Dry Ingredients

  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Whisk until evenly mixed to create a uniform base for the cake batter.

Cream Butter and Sugar

  • In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Use a hand or electric mixer. This creates a light and airy texture for the cake.

Add Eggs and Vanilla

  • Beat in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Make sure the mixture is fully combined for a consistent cake batter.

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

  • Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture gradually. Stir gently. Add sour cream and mix until smooth. Do not overmix to keep the cake soft and tender.

Add Apples and Cranberries

  • Fold in chopped apples and cranberries carefully. Make sure fruit is evenly distributed throughout the batter for balanced flavor in every slice.

Pour Batter into Pan

  • Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan. Spread evenly using a spatula. Tap lightly to remove air bubbles for a smooth top layer.

Bake the Cake

  • Place pan in preheated oven. Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

Cool and Serve

  • Transfer cake to a cooling rack. Let it cool completely for best texture. Slice and serve. Enjoy the combination of soft apple and tart cranberries.

Notes

  • Use fresh apples and cranberries for the best flavor.
  • Peel apples to avoid tough texture.
  • Do not overmix batter to keep cake tender.
  • Chill cranberries if frozen before adding to batter.
  • Use parchment paper for easy removal from pan.
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