Ina Garten Cranberry And Apple Cake Recipe
Looking for a delicious dessert? This Ina Garten Cranberry And Apple Cake Recipe is perfect for you.
Equipment
- 9-inch round cake pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Knife
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and half cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Half teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- Half cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 medium apples peeled and diced
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- Half cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Grease your cake pan well.
- Line it with parchment paper.
- This prevents sticking later.
- Combine flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- Add salt and cinnamon too.
- Whisk everything together thoroughly.
- Set this bowl aside.
- Beat eggs in another bowl.
- Add oil and vanilla extract.
- Mix until well combined.
- The mixture should be smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
- Stir gently until just combined.
- Don't overmix the batter.
- Fold in apples and cranberries carefully.
- Add walnuts if you're using them.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Spread it evenly with spatula.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes.
- Test with a toothpick in center.
- It should come out clean.
- Let cake cool for 10 minutes.
- Remove from pan carefully.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Slice and enjoy your creation.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for best flavor.
- Frozen ones work too though.
- Make sure apples are diced small.
- This helps them distribute evenly.
- Don't skip the parchment paper step.
- Room temperature eggs mix better.
- Check your cake at 45 minutes.
- Every oven bakes differently.
- Let it cool completely before slicing.
- This prevents crumbling issues.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.