Fresh Cranberry Nut Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Cuisine: American

A moist, festive cake bursting with tart cranberries, nutty crunch, and warm spices—perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings with coffee.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. water
  • 2 c. fresh chopped cranberries
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 3 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 2 1/4 tsp. soda
  • 1 (6 oz.) pkg. instant pudding
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. vegetable oil (Crisco)
  • 3 eggs, well beaten
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Instructions

  1. Let the water, chopped cranberries, sugar, and pecans or walnuts stand about 6 hours to release juice.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9‑inch round cake pan.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until well blended.
  4. In another bowl, sift together the flour, instant pudding powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. Fold in the cranberry mixture, reserving a few berries for topping if desired.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface.
  8. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Remove from oven, let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

867 kcal 43% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.7g 21% DV
Total Fat 41.8g 54% DV
Carbs 103.9g 38% DV
Fiber 6.6g 23% DV
Sugar 28.8g 58% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10158.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 512.8mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 85.3mg 28% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 245.3mcg 27% DV
Vitamin C 10mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 191.3mg 15% DV
Iron 3.8mg 21% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Egg Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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