CRANBERRY COTTAGE CAKE WITH LEMON SAUCE

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I became involved with this recipe during my "I will not eat anything with fat in it stage 20+ years ago" My poor family suffered. One day, I threw out everything that had everything to do with fat! But I am pleased to say that I was blessed with the cookbook"Simply Colorado, Nutritious Recipes for Busy People from the...

Provided by Sherry Blizzard

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 15

FOR THE CAKE:
2 c flour
2/3 c sugar
2 tsp baking powder
2/3 c skim milk
1 large egg
1/2 tsp lemon extract al
2 c whole cranberries
FOR THE SAUCE:
1/3 c sugar
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 c boiling water
3 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp lemon rind

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 360F. Combine flour, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl. In another bowl combine milk, egg, oil and lemon extract.
  • 2. Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix until well blended. Add the cranberries.
  • 3. Pour into a grease baking dish (I used a 9" square pan)...the recipe calls for a 9" circle baking dish. Bake for 50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • 4. While the cake is baking, make the topping.
  • 5. Combine boiling water with sugar and cornstarch to make a thick sauce.
  • 6. Add the lemon juice, butter and lemon zest. Pour over the cake and serve.

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