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Monday, November 8, 2010

TWD: Cranberry Shortbread Cake

This cake was a huge success! It falls into my favorite category of baked goods: hybrids! Part shortbread, part cake, part pie - ALL DELICIOUS! I was feeling a little lazy this weekend and was tempted to use canned cranberry sauce, but I pulled up my socks and made the filling as directed in the recipe. I'm so glad I did. It was phenomenal with just the right balance of sweetness and tartness accented by a hint of fresh orange flavor. I am definitely going to make this cake again and again with different fillings. Blueberries or cherries anyone? The only change I made to the recipe was to crumble the topping over the filling (like a streusel) instead of rolling it and laying out flat on top. I'm sending out a huge thank you to Jessica of Singleton in the Kitchen chose Not-Just-for Thanksgiving Cranberry Shortbread cake on pages 208-209. Check out her blog for the recipe!
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25 comments:

  1. BergamotNovember 8, 2010 at 11:58 PM

    This is lovely cake...love the crumble on top of the cake

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  2. NickkiNovember 9, 2010 at 3:01 AM

    Looks so pretty with the crumble on top...great idea! I also loved this recipe :-)

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  3. MaryNovember 9, 2010 at 6:27 AM

    I love the crumbly topping, and cherries sound amazing as an alternative--I hadn't thought of that. I was pretty lazy too, and didn't make this till last night. I used raspberries--mmm.
    :)

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  4. JessicaNovember 9, 2010 at 6:50 AM

    I loved this cake too! And yours looks amazing! If you're looking for an alternative filling, I used cinnamon/sugar apples and they were delicious!

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  5. Welcome to our crazy blessed lifeNovember 9, 2010 at 7:24 AM

    The crumb topping on this looks fabulous! Lovely job Tia! :)

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  6. Jessica of My Baking HeartNovember 9, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    Love the streusel idea! Great looking cake, Tia! :)

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  7. CindyNovember 9, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    I like your blueberry suggestion. And the crumble on top--what a classy touch. Have a great day.

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  8. DanielleNovember 9, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    Tia this looks so delicious! It'd be perfect to make for Thanksgiving. Great job on the cake!

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  9. PeggyNovember 9, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    Hey girl. I tried to leave you a comment early this morning and for some reason it would not take me to the comment section. It is working fine now - who knows. I'm so glad you did this with a crumble top so I could see it. Looks delicious! I might try that on my next cake. Yum.

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  10. steph- whisk/spoonNovember 9, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    hey-ggod idea with the crumble. looks great!!

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  11. KayteNovember 9, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    Oh, I love how you did the top, that looks so delicious that way, all bumpy and good. Very pretty slice.

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  12. CakelawNovember 9, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    I like the streusel idea. I agree that this was all delicious!

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  13. JessicaNovember 9, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    Tia, your cake looks delicious! I love the idea of crumbling the top. Thanks for baking along with me this week!

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  14. FlourchildNovember 9, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    Thank you for saying you like my rolling pin..I love it..It's a Paula Deen brand and I got it at Walmart!
    Your cake looks so good...I l-o-v-e the crumble topping!

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  15. Amber MarieNovember 9, 2010 at 3:10 PM

    Nice way to do the topping! I loved this one too.

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  16. TeaLadyNovember 9, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    Oh, yeah. Lots of possibilities with this one. Nutella?? Blueberries?? Caramelized apples?? Lots of times in this house too.

    Love they crumbly looking topping.

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  17. scrambledhenfruitNovember 9, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    This is gorgeous! I love the beautiful cranberry layer in the middle. It looks like a perfect holiday dessert. :)

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  18. spike.November 10, 2010 at 6:26 AM

    I'm so behind but it seems like this one was loved by all!

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  19. Mary AnnNovember 10, 2010 at 7:40 AM

    Beautiful photos! I agree with you, this is one of the best recipes in the book.

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  20. Becky @ Project DomesticationNovember 10, 2010 at 1:36 PM

    cool idea on the crumble.

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  21. JacqueNovember 10, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    Yours look awesome! I like the idea of crumbling the top crust on. (This recipe proved to be so versatile!)

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  22. The Cooking PhotographerNovember 12, 2010 at 8:59 AM

    Tina that looks just like what I want for breakfast. Right. Now. Darnit. I'm not able to reach through my screen. Maybe if I lick it I can get just a little taste.

    Sighh... no luck. I will just have to make this and give 3/4ths of it away so I don't eat it all.

    Thank-you for all the comments on my blog! They were a nice surprise and I loved reading them all.

    Laura

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  23. Lynne DaleyNovember 14, 2010 at 3:04 AM

    Great thinking outside the box! The crumble topping looks great. I loved this recipe, too.

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  24. Carolyn JungNovember 15, 2010 at 9:43 PM

    A cake that would be irresistible any time of day. With a fresh brewed pot of tea, I'd be in heaven eating this.

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  25. UnknownNovember 16, 2010 at 5:43 PM

    Ooh, cherries, please! But your cranberry cake looks great, especially with the crumble on top.

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