Holiday Cranberry Buckle
This cozy holiday buckle features tart cranberries baked into a buttery cake with a warm cinnamon crumble—perfect for Christmas mornings or festive desserts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 9 servings
- Category: Dessert, Holiday Baking
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cake:
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
Cinnamon Crumble Topping:
½ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
Make the cake batter:
Cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in egg and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, mixing just until combined.
Gently fold in cranberries.
Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
Make the crumble topping:
Combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Cut in cold butter until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Add orange zest to the batter for a citrusy holiday twist.
A pinch of nutmeg in the crumble adds cozy warmth.
Mix in chopped apples with cranberries for added sweetness.
Store at room temp for 2 days, or refrigerate up to 4 days.
Enjoy warm or at room temperature with coffee or tea.
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