SAUCY CRANBERRY CAKE

Saucy Cranberry Cake image

The fresh cranberries in this dessert add a little zing! "I ask my mom to bake this cake for me every year on my birthday," says Lisa Seehafer of Appleton, Wisconsin. "I also love to make it at Christmastime."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup whole milk
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
CARAMEL BUTTER SAUCE:
1/2 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, salt and baking powder; add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Fold in cranberries. , Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in brown sugar and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Serve with warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.