Cranboozy Cake
Because it has been too long since the last time I used booze in baked gooze goods.
A few notes:
- Be sure to use foil to cover these as soon as the batter is firm enough not to stick to it, since agave browns up more quickly than other sweeteners, and by the looks of it will have you think the goods are ready when they really aren’t. The toothpick check is also vital here.
- I used mini Bundt pans to bake the cakes in. They get rounded tops that way and are jumbo muffin wannabes if you put them “bottoms up”, like on the picture.
- Be mindful of the baking time difference if you choose to bake them in a different pan.
Cranboozy Cake Non-stick cooking spray
2 cups (240 g) whole-wheat pastry flour
2 teaspoons arrowroot powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 cup (120 ml) almond or other nondairy milk
2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons (30 ml) vodka
2 tablespoons (30 ml) triple sec
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup (60 ml) canola oil
2/3 cup (224 g) agave nectar
1 cup (95 g) fresh or frozen cranberriesPreheat oven to 325°F (170°C, or gas mark 3). Lightly coat 4 mini Bundt cake pans or a standard muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk flour, arrowroot, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a small bowl, whisk milk, juice, vodka, triple sec, vanilla, oil, and nectar.
Fold wet ingredients into dry, being careful not to over mix. Fold in cranberries.
Divide batter into prepared pans or muffin cups.
If you use mini Bundt pans: Bake for 20 minutes, cover with foil. Bake for another 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
If you use a standard muffin tin: Bake for 15 minutes, cover with foil. Bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes, remove from pans or tin.
Let cool completely before enjoying.Yield: 4 mini Bundt cakes or 12 cupcakes
Mihl said,
December 14, 2008 at 4:29 am
Thank you very much for the foil tip! This cake looks so cute and it reminds me of summer with all those colourful sprinkles in there.
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shellyfish said,
December 14, 2008 at 4:31 am
Your boozed goods are better than good, they’re great! (Sorry).
I haven’t been able to get cranberries this year (since I haven’t been able to get my broken foot to the marché – only place you can get them). I may make these with des groseilles ou des airelles you super bakin’ rock star.
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Rosa said,
December 14, 2008 at 4:39 am
Fantastic and so pretty! A wonderful recipe!
Cheers,
Rosa
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Erin said,
December 14, 2008 at 5:14 am
Fabulous presentation and I just love the name!
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Shelby said,
December 14, 2008 at 5:32 am
Sounds delicious…but of course I will leave out the booze. ;)
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VeggieGirl said,
December 14, 2008 at 5:42 am
I’m with Shelby (above), haha ;-)
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River (Wing-It Vegan) said,
December 14, 2008 at 5:43 am
YAY! Celine is boozing us up again! That is the best recipe title ever!
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Ricki said,
December 14, 2008 at 6:02 am
Your recipe titles are almost as good as the goods themselves! Love the mini-bundt. :)
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Gina said,
December 14, 2008 at 11:30 am
Ahh, I love the name! Looks awesome :)
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Avery Yale Kamila said,
December 14, 2008 at 1:06 pm
These look and sound fabulous! Anything with triple sec wins points in my book!
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Kelly said,
December 14, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Mmmm. I saw that picture in your flickr pool and was hoping they would make it to the website. They look delicious.
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melisser said,
December 14, 2008 at 2:51 pm
They’re so cute!
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Vegetation said,
December 14, 2008 at 11:01 pm
So pretty!
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Celine said,
December 15, 2008 at 2:20 am
thanks, all. going sans booze is totally fine, of course. (weirdos.)
juuuuust kidding!
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allularpunk said,
December 15, 2008 at 6:51 am
totally yummy! i can’t wait to try these, celine. baking with booze is the best, ever. as is your name for these cakes. love it!
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Jes said,
December 15, 2008 at 7:30 am
Booze!
Oh wait, there’s a cake in there too. Huh, I stopped reading after the first part. (smile)
My cat that looks just like yours appreciates the recipe too, I think. She’s pawing at the computer and screaming, vodka!! in my ear. Or that’s what I’m hearing at least…
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Jessica said,
December 15, 2008 at 7:36 am
You had me at boozy…I mean hello or cake or…that just looks amazing! I am trying to make it asap!
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Joanna said,
December 15, 2008 at 7:55 am
these are adorable!!! i will have to make a muffin version of these babies. i tried a fresh cranberry for the first time yesterday and it was soo tart, almost bitter!! will it taste like that in the finished baked good or does the agave sweeten it enough?
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Celine said,
December 15, 2008 at 10:56 am
I couldn’t detect much tartness in these, Jo.
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aTxVegn said,
December 15, 2008 at 11:41 am
These look delicious, Celine! Aren’t cranberries beautiful….
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Sal said,
December 15, 2008 at 1:21 pm
cranberries, vodka & triple sec – you’ve made me want a cosmo!! :) They sound/look awesome.
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Kelly said,
December 15, 2008 at 1:30 pm
You’re very welcome for the award. I love your blog so I couldn’t not think of including you. :-)
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Bianca- Vegan Crunk said,
December 15, 2008 at 2:34 pm
Mmmm….vodka cranberry. One of my all-time favorite cocktails.
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wrongasaurus said,
December 15, 2008 at 3:24 pm
Thankyou for the tips – inclusion of alcohol is often spontaneous for me so good to know the yays and nays of the sitch!!
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lisa (show me vegan) said,
December 15, 2008 at 7:22 pm
A cosmo delicacy! Cool. Booze is always welcome in holiday baking. And any time else.
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Celine said,
December 15, 2008 at 8:30 pm
they are, Diann. I need to make room in the freezer to grab as many bags of them as I can for a later time. (and then I’ll make myself absolutely tired of the damn things…)
thanks for dropping by!
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eliane said,
December 16, 2008 at 2:19 am
mmm, vodka… and cranberries… nice.
it’s cherry season here, just in time for some holiday-boozy-cake thing. you need alcohol to spend time with the family. at least with my family.
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Celine said,
December 16, 2008 at 4:28 am
cherries would be lovely in these, for sure! maybe with some almond extract, too?
I live far away from my family, so I don’t need the added booze to make do when we finally get to hang out. good luck with yours!
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Matt (Norfolk Broads Fan) said,
December 16, 2008 at 5:46 am
Mmmm… I am getting hungry just looking at the picture, I can almost taste them from here!
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Sanja said,
December 16, 2008 at 7:24 am
They look so pretty and festive!
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appifanie/sarah said,
December 16, 2008 at 2:56 pm
WOW. I just found (re-found, maybe) your site from Kittee’s. And it may be one of my most fav blogs.
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DJ said,
December 17, 2008 at 4:58 pm
Ooooh, Celine – booze and crimbo, my two favourite things!!!
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Jodye said,
December 17, 2008 at 5:17 pm
I honestly want to make everything you post here. YUM. Looks like I’ll have a fun weekend in the kitchen, thanks to you!
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Cakespy said,
December 19, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Oh man, this looks perfect for cold winter nights! :-) YUM!
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Miss Marie said,
December 20, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Looks Uh Mazing!
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Jennifer said,
January 20, 2009 at 10:46 am
Those look fantastic.. I love making your recipes because I know they will always taste great!
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