Cranberry Streusel Cake Recipe

This Cranberry Streusel Cake recipe combines tart cranberries with a buttery streusel topping for a delightful dessert. It’s perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet treat any time of year.

The cake is easy to prepare and offers a wonderful balance of flavors, making it a great addition to your cake recipe collection.

Delicious Cranberry Streusel Cake Recipe

This cake features a moist base studded with fresh cranberries, topped with a crumbly streusel that adds texture and sweetness. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
Mix the Batter: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the cranberries.
Prepare the Streusel: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, rolled oats, ground cinnamon, and chopped nuts (if using). Mix in a tablespoon of softened butter until crumbly.
Assemble the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the top.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.