Best Lite Fluffy Cranberry And Cake Torte Recipes

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CRANBERRY CAKE



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"Always welcomed on holidays, this pudding-like dessert is my mother's recipe," says Medford, Oregon field editor Marion Lowery.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup milk
2 cups cranberries
2 tablespoons grated orange or lemon peel
CREAM SAUCE:
1-1/3 cups sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2/3 cup butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking powder and nutmeg; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in cranberries and orange peel., Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Cut warm cake into squares; serve with cream sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

CRANBERRY CREAM TORTE



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We just love the contrast of flavors in this delightful recipe. There's *just* the right amount of sweetness to play off of the tart berries. Very tasty, indeed!

Provided by Carol Junkins

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 c fresh cranberries ~ can also use frozen right out of the freezer
3/4 c sugar
2 medium eggs
1 c sugar
1 stick margarine (softened) or butter
1 c all-purpose flour
pinch salt
1/2 c walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. Put three cups cranberries in a round pie plate greased, and sprinkle with 3/4 cup sugar.
  • 2. Beat two eggs in a bowl and add one cup of sugar, one stick margarine melted, one cup of flour, pinch of salt and walnuts (if desired) and pour over cranberries.
  • 3. Bake at 300 degrees for 70 minutes or 325 degrees for 60 minutes.
  • 4. Add whipped topping when cool.

CRANBERRY TORTE



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"Besides being eye-catching and delicious, this treat is conveniently made ahead and frozen," says field editor Pat Waymire, Yellow Springs, Ohio. "I fix the topping on the day I serve the torte."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 20 squares)
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 tablespoon thawed orange juice concentrate
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy whipping cream
TOPPING:
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
2/3 cup water

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, pecans, 1/4 cup sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a 9-in. springform pan. , Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. In a bowl, combine the cranberries, orange juice concentrate, vanilla, salt and remaining sugar. , In a bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Fold into the cranberry mixture. Pour into the crust. Freeze until firm. , For topping, combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Stir in cranberries and water until blended. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir until berries pop and mixture is thickened, about 5 minutes; cool. Let torte stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BEST CHRISTMAS CRANBERRY TORTE



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This recipe is my all-time favorite dessert! We serve it every year at Christmas and I always devour many helpings! Its frozen cranberry filling is almost like an ice cream cake, and the graham cracker crust is simply luscious.

Provided by SUE74

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 9h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup white sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups fresh cranberries, ground
1 cup white sugar
2 pasteurized egg whites
1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup whipping cream
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¾ cup fresh cranberries
⅔ cup water
1 orange, sliced, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine graham cracker crumbs, pecans, sugar, and butter in a mixing bowl for crust. Press into the bottom and up the sides of an 8-inch springform pan. Chill.
  • Meanwhile, combine cranberries and sugar for filling in a large mixing bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add egg whites, orange juice, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat using an electric mixer on low speed until frothy. Beat on high until stiff peaks form (when the tips stand straight), 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Whip cream in a small mixing bowl until soft peaks (or until the tips curl over); fold into cranberry mixture. Turn into crust and freeze until firm, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Stir sugar and cornstarch for glaze together in a saucepan. Stir in cranberries and water. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until bubbly, about 5 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, just until cranberry skins pop, about 5 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes; do not chill.
  • Remove torte from the pan. Place on a serving plate. Spoon cranberry glaze in the center; place orange slices around the outside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.7 calories, Carbohydrate 64.5 g, Cholesterol 63.7 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 219.7 mg, Sugar 51.7 g

CRANBERRY TORTE



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I wanted a way to use up a leftover bag of cranberries and now I buy them on purpose to make this awesome torte

Provided by Katrina Freed

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 c cranberries, fresh
3/4 c sugar
2 eggs
1 stick butter (melted)
1 c sugar
1 c flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees
  • 2. Grease a round pie plate
  • 3. Pour cranberries into pie plate
  • 4. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup sugar
  • 5. Beat eggs in a bowl and add remaining one cup of sugar, melted butter, flour, salt and walnuts
  • 6. Blend together then pour over cranberries
  • 7. Bake for one hour
  • 8. Cool, then serve with whipped cream

FLUFFY RASPBERRY TORTE



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"Relatives at our reunion were quick to request the recipe when I brought this torte that's chock-full of fresh berries," recalls Dorothy Meyer of Markesan, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1 package (16 ounces) miniature marshmallows
1 cup milk
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
4 cups fresh raspberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs, butter and sugar. Set aside 1/4 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of a 9-in. springform pan; set aside. , In a large saucepan, combine marshmallows and milk. Cook and whisk over medium-low heat until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth. Cool. , Fold in whipped cream, raspberries and pecans. Pour into prepared crust. Top with remaining crumb mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 197mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

LITE FLUFFY CRANBERRY AND CAKE TORTE



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 can (14 oz.) jellied cranberry sauce with cranberries
16 oz Cool Whip, divided
1 bought angel food cake (or cake of your choice)
1/2 cup nuts, chopped

Steps:

  • In bowl fold cranberry sauce and 1/2 of the Cool Whip.
  • Cut cake into 3 layers. Place 1/2 of cranberry mixture on first layer, then do same to second layer, put 3rd piece cake on top.
  • Ice whole cake with rest of Cool Whip. Sprinkle with nuts and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

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