Yum! A cranberry cake or a fruit cobbler/cake is perfect for a cozy, festive treat. Here’s a teen-friendly, easy recipe for a cranberry cake that can double as a cobbler-style dessert:
🍒 Cranberry Cake / Fruit Cobbler
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
For the fruit layer:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (or a mix of berries)
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thicker filling)
For the cake/cobbler topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the fruit layer
- In a bowl, mix cranberries with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
- Spread evenly in the baking dish.
- Prepare the cake/cobbler topping
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add melted butter, milk, and vanilla, stirring until smooth.
- Assemble
- Pour the batter over the cranberries.
- Spread gently — it’s okay if some fruit shows through.
- Bake
- Bake 35–40 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Serve
- Let cool slightly. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.
Tips & Variations
- Substitute cranberries with blueberries, cherries, or apples for different flavors.
- Add 1/2 tsp cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth.
- For a cobbler texture, drop spoonfuls of batter over fruit instead of spreading evenly.
I can also make a TikTok/Instagram-style step-by-step version that’s visual, fast, and teen-friendly, showing how to make a cranberry cake or cobbler from start to finish.
Do you want me to do that?
