CRANBERRY MOLASSES CAKE

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Bursting with berries, warm squares of this homemade dessert are elegant drizzled with a sweet butter sauce. "Friends baked this wonderful cake for my bridal shower," writes Brenda Knable from Bagley, Minnesota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 large eggs
1 cup molasses
3/4 cup water
2-1/4 cups fresh cranberries or frozen cranberries, thawed
BUTTER SAUCE:
1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup butter, cubed

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda and baking powder. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, molasses and water; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cut warm cake into squares; serve with butter sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.