Almond Cranberry Cake Delight (Printable Version)
Moist cake featuring fresh cranberries, almond extract, crunchy almond topping, and sweet glaze.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cake
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1 2/3 cups (210 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
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3/4 teaspoon baking powder
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3/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, softened, or 6 tablespoons (90 ml) vegetable oil
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2/3 cup (134 g) granulated sugar
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 1/4 teaspoons pure almond extract
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2/3 cup (160 g) sour cream, room temperature
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2 tablespoons milk
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2 generous cups (204 g) fresh cranberries
→ Almond topping
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3 tablespoons (43 g) unsalted butter, softened
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1/3 cup (67 g) granulated sugar
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Scant 1/4 cup (28 g) all-purpose flour, spooned
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1/8 teaspoon pure almond extract
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1/2 cup (55 g) sliced almonds
→ Icing
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1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
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2-3 teaspoons milk
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A few drops pure almond extract
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Preheat oven to 350°F with a rack in the center. Grease a 9x9 inch or 8x11 inch baking pan and set aside.
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Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
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Using a hand or stand mixer with paddle attachment, beat softened butter or vegetable oil with sugar. If using butter, mix for 1-2 minutes; if oil, mix for about 30 seconds.
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Add eggs one at a time, then blend in vanilla and almond extracts until combined, scraping bowl sides as needed.
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Add half the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and beat until just combined. Stir in sour cream and milk, then add remaining dry ingredients. Fold in cranberries gently with a rubber spatula.
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Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the surface.
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Mix butter, sugar, flour, and almond extract with a fork until butter is mashed into dry ingredients. Stir in sliced almonds and sprinkle evenly over the batter.
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Bake for 28 to 38 minutes, beginning to check at 28 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs. Cool on a wire rack.
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Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract together. Adjust consistency by adding powdered sugar to thicken or milk to thin. Drizzle over cooled cake.
# Additional Notes:
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If substituting vegetable oil for butter, mixing time is reduced. Use fresh cranberries for best texture and flavor.