Cranberry Walnut Spice Cakes

These Cranberry Walnut Spice Cakes are a bite of holiday magic. Picture this: a cozy kitchen, the smell of cinnamon, cranberries, and walnuts filling the air. You’re baking Cranberry Walnut Spice Cakes, little bundles of joy that scream “holidays!” These mini bundt cakes are just the thing for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any fall gathering where a little festive sweetness is in order.

Let’s get real — these cakes are a breeze to make. No need for a mixer! Actually, all you need is a bowl, a spoon, and a dash of holiday spirit. Start by mixing up your ingredients, and soon, you’ll have a thick, luscious batter that’s ready to go. Then, for a little extra oomph, lightly toast those walnuts before adding them. Toasted walnuts bring out a warm, nutty flavor that makes each bite even more special.

Then, add fresh cranberries. They’re like little bursts of tangy magic, cutting through the spice with a pop of flavor that’s pure fall.  Then finish these Cranberry Walnut Spice Cakes off by drizzling a simple spiced icing over the tops. If you want to glaze them completely, instead of a drizzle, double the icing recipe below.

And yes, these are mini cakes, so everyone gets their own little bundt of joy. No slicing or dicing is required. Just bake, cool, and watch people’s faces light up. If you do not have or do not want to invest in a mini-bundt pan use a large version.

These fit a few occasions.

Need a dessert that wows at a holiday potluck? Bring these! Or maybe you just want to add some sparkle to your dessert table. These Cranberry Walnut Spice Cakes are showstoppers with their golden brown crusts and rich, spicy aroma. They’re soft inside, with bits of walnut crunch and cranberry zing in every bite.

These Cakes look adorable and taste like a holiday hug. Plus, they’re easy enough to make on a whim. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply need a festive treat, these mini cakes have you covered. So grab a bowl, and some fresh cranberries, and let the holiday baking begin! Your friends and family will thank you — probably with empty plates and big smiles.

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Cranberry Walnut Spice Cakes

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Christmas Desserts, cranberry cake, Cranberry Spice Cake, Cranberry Walnut Cake, Fall Dessert Recipes, Mini Bundt Cakes, spice cake, Thanksgiving Cakes, Thanksgiving Desserts,

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Servings 6

Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

Cake:

• 1 cup raw walnuts
• 1 cup fresh cranberries
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Icing:

• 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1-2 tablespoons Milk

Instructions

Make the cakes:

1. Chop the walnuts into small pieces and lightly toast them in a naked pan.
2. Set aside to cool completely.
3. Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease and flour a mini bundt pan
4. Roughly chop the cranberries.
5. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, spices, and salt
6. Stir together the oil, water, sugar, egg and vanilla.
7. Add the dry ingredients a third at a time.
8. Fold in the cranberries. Fold in the toasted walnuts.
9. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan.
10. Bake for 20 minutes or until a knife inserted in the cakes comes out clean.
11. Transfer the cakes from the pan to a cooling rack over a parchment-lined baking sheet.
12. Let cool completely.

Ice the cakes:

1. Whisk together the powdered sugar and allspice.
2. Whisk in the milk 1 tablespoon at a time until it reaches a pourable consistency.
3. When the cakes have cooled completely, drizzle the icing over the tops.
4. When the icing has hardened, plate and serve.

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