How to Make Nana's Cranberry Kuchen - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nana's Cranberry Kuchen is a beloved family recipe that has been passed down through generations. This sweet and tangy dessert is a favorite at holiday gatherings and special occasions, and it never fails to impress with its beautiful presentation and delicious flavor.

The word "kuchen" is German for "cake", and this dessert has its roots in traditional German baking. Nana's recipe combines a tender, buttery cake base with a layer of tart cranberries and a crunchy, cinnamon-sugar topp...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries, chopped
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 8-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square cake pan.
  • Stir sugar, milk, vegetable oil, and egg together until well blended. Add flour, baking powder, and salt; stir until incorporated. Pour into the prepared cake pan and sprinkle chopped cranberries over the top.
  • Combine flour, sugar, and butter for the topping in a bowl and mix until crumbly. Sprinkle over cranberries in the cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    196 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 22mg
    • Sodium: 209mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 57mg