Cranberry Ice Cream Swirl Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
• 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, oil, and milk. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes.
3. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the cranberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, or until the cranberries are softened and juicy.
5. Stir the cranberry mixture into the remaining cake batter and pour over the first layer in the pan.
6. Swirl the two layers together with a knife or fork.
7. Drop the softened ice cream by spoonfuls over the batter.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8 of cake):

• Calories: 450
• Fat: 20g (saturated fat 10g)
• Cholesterol: 60mg
• Sodium: 300mg
• Carbohydrates: 60g (sugar 40g)
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich, moist, and flavorful cake
• Creamy and decadent ice cream swirl
• Tangy and sweet cranberry topping
• Perfect dessert for any occasion

User Comments:

• "This cake is absolutely delicious! The cranberry swirl is the perfect balance of sweet and tart."
• "I love the combination of cake, ice cream, and cranberries. It's like a party in my mouth!"
• "This is one of the best cakes I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful."
• "The ice cream swirl takes this cake to the next level. It's so creamy and rich."
• "I highly recommend this cake for any occasion. It's sure to be a hit!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
• If you don't have instant vanilla pudding mix, you can use regular vanilla pudding mix. Just prepare it according to the package directions before adding it to the batter.
• Be careful not to overbake the cake, or it will be dry.
• Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before serving, or the ice cream will melt.