Cranberry Cakes with Warm Butter-Rum Sauce

By mg2157 • November 7, 2010 • 0 Comments

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Author Notes: Some version of this recipe has been in my family since I was born. It was designed as a dessert recipe, but it makes a luxurious breakfast as well. The cakes can be made ahead and warmed in a 350 degree oven for a few minutes (or even in the microwave for 20 seconds or so), and the sauce can be made ahead and microwaved as well. - mg2157

Serves 10-12

Cranberry cakes

1 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup whole milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh cranberries (frozen and defrosted is fine)
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/2 cup toasted, chopped walnuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease standard-size muffin tin.
Mix first six ingredients using stand mixer or hand mixer until just smooth -- do not over beat.
Stir in cranberries, orange zest, and walnuts (if using).
Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and just set in center.

Butter-Rum Sauce