Cranberry Walnut Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

This Cranberry Walnut Cake Recipe combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the rich flavor of walnuts, resulting in a delightful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, making it a great choice for holiday gatherings or a simple afternoon treat.

The recipe is easy to follow and uses basic baking techniques. You can serve it plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant touch.

Delicious Cranberry Walnut Cake

This cake features a tender crumb with bursts of tart cranberries and crunchy walnuts throughout. The preparation time is about 20 minutes, and the total baking time is around 50 minutes, yielding a cake that serves 8 people.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup chopped walnuts
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat 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 vanilla extract.
Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined. Fold in the cranberries and walnuts.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45-50 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 to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.