Cranberry Cake with Caramel Sauce

We all get cravings right?

Well, I have had this rich yummy goodness on my mind for forever!
I am telling you it is evil... and I mean that in a good way.

My mother-in-law made this a few years back for Thanksgiving and I have wanted to make it ever since.  It is perfect because I am not a huge pie fan.

I got the recipe about a year ago and couldn't find any fresh cranberries at the store, aghhh!
A few months ago I spotted a bag in Costco and they have been patiently waiting in my freezer ever since.

On Sunday the wait was finally over and I made it for the first time!  Actually it was a joint effort, my kids and I made it together.  Sorry no in-process pictures, we were having too much fun.

It is super simple and super rich and super bad for you, but hey we are indulging right!?  I would say this is great for a party, it is simple to make yet seems very fancy!

Cranberry Cake with Caramel Sauce
3 c. plus 2 T. flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 t. baking powder
3/4 t. salt
1 1/2 c. milk
4 1/2 T. melted butter
3 c. whole fresh (I used mine frozen) cranberries (12 oz. package)

Sauce:
1 c. melted butter
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar 
1 1/2 c. half and half cream

Cake:  Mix dry ingredients.  Add mild and butter.  Stir in cranberries just until coated.  Pour into greased 9x13 inch pan.  Bake at 375* for 45 to 50 minutes.

Sauce:  Melt butter, Mix in rest.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and continue cooking for 10 minutes to thicken.  Serve warm over pieces of cake and top with whipped cream or Cool Whip.

I didn't have whipping cream or cool whip and it still tasted great, but I can imagine how delicious it would be with it!
So....are you hungry?

Thanks for stopping by and please come again!

Mindi

I will be linking to these parties.

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21 comments

  1. I am so hungry now!!! This looks insanely amazing! You see I love cranberries and then with the sauce!!! Oh My!!! Pinning!!!

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  2. Mmmmm...This looks scrumptious!
    New GFC follower here from Meet & Greet [finally] following you back and loving this very first post I'm seeing. =0) Oh, yes, I pinned it!
    ~Kim
    http://2justByou.blogspot.com

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  3. This looks so good!!!! Especially drizzled with the sauce!!!!!

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  4. OMG! #1 I have cranberries in the freezer. #2 this recipe is egg-free, so no science experiment type adaptions needed.
    Thank you so much for sharing! My family is going to love it.

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  5. Now...I am dreaming of this yummy looking cake...cranberries and caramel are two of my favs. Thanks for sharing it at my party.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  6. This looks yummy...and pretty picture! Wish I had some cranberries in the freezer! For a guest post...anything! Craft, recipe, something to do with kids...anything you want! Let me know! thanks!

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  7. Yum! Looks good! I sadly have know cranberries this time of year but I will remember to buy extra next year!-Tiffany

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  8. Mindi,
    Drop by on Monday and grab my featured button for your blog (it's located under my header). Yes...you will be featured at NTT.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  9. Oh that caramel sauce is calling my name.

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  10. Thanks so much for coming to share at Super Saturday Show & Tell last week... I'm featuring your delicious cake tomo so come grab a featured button :) AND party again with me!! http://www.whatscookingwithruthie.com xoxo~ Ruthie

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  11. When we most recently made it, we used our homemade vanilla--made with some really nice rum--in the sauce and it was amazing!

    regrads,
    irene of IT Consultant Dallas

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  12. The caramel sauce looks so sweet. I have saved your recipe and will try to make them for my kids. Thank you so much !

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  13. This looks so yummy: the cake and the sauce. I can hear it calling my name. Can't wait to try it. Thank you so much for posting this!

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  14. This look so good, I wouldn’t want to stop eating!!!

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  15. This looks absolutely amazing. I will most definitely have to give this a try. My kids will love it. Caramel looks so yummy.

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  16. Ce regard si bien, je ne voudrais pas arrĂȘter de manger !!!

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  17. - This cake look sweet and delicious. I will try it soon.
    Thank for share this awesome post.

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  18. This looks delicious! The next time we have guests over, this will definitely be on the menu!

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