Cranberry Apple Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250g)
• Baking powder: 2 teaspoons (10g)
• Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
• Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (2g)
• Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
• Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup (2 sticks/227g)
• Granulated sugar: 1 1/2 cups (300g)
• Large eggs: 2
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
• Milk: 1 cup (240ml)
• Fresh cranberries: 2 cups (340g)
• Peeled and diced apples: 2 cups (360g)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

45-50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
4. Alternately add dry and wet ingredients to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
5. Fold in cranberries and apples.
6. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350 per slice (1/8 of cake)
• Carbohydrates: 50g
• Fat: 15g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and fluffy
• Tangy and sweet with a hint of cinnamon
• Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack

User Comments:

• "This cranberry apple cake was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfect, and the cake was so moist and fluffy." - Sarah B.
• "I made this for my family for Thanksgiving, and it was a hit! Everyone raved about how good it was." - Mary S.
• "I love the tartness of the cranberries and the sweetness of the apples. This cake is a perfect balance of flavors." - Emily C.

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to rinse the cranberries before using.
• Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature before creaming with sugar.
• If you don't have apples, you can substitute with other fruit, such as pears or raisins.
• Let the cake cool completely before inverting it onto a wire rack. This will help prevent the cake from breaking.