Cranberry Crumb Cake

Total Time
Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min.

Updated on Sep. 13, 2022

This cranberry cake is light, easy to prepare and goes great with a cup of coffee. The flavor of cranberry comes through in every sweet-tart bite...and the streusel topping looks so pretty. —Sue Ellen Smith of Philadelphia, Mississippi

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Cranberry Crumb Cake

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Yield: 9 servings
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 35 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup fat-free milk
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
  • topping:
    • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
    • 3 tablespoons sugar
    • 2 tablespoons cold butter

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the egg, milk, orange juice, oil and extract; stir into dry ingredients. Spoon into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine cranberries and remaining sugar; spoon over batter.
  2. For topping, combine flour and sugar in a small bowl; cut in the butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over cranberries. Bake at 375° for 35-45 minutes or until edges begin to pull away from sides of pan. Refrigerate leftovers.
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