cranberries substitute
in cake.

Cranberries add natural sweetness and moisture to cake. The substitute should bring comparable sweetness, moisture, and texture to cake.

top substitutes

01

Cherries

10.0best for cake
1 cup : 1 cup

Less tart, add splash of lemon

02

Raspberries

10.0best for cake
1 cup : 1 cup

Similar tartness and color; slightly seeded, works in cranberry sauce and baked goods

03

Gooseberries

10.0best for cake
1 cup : 1 cup

Tart berry, great in compotes

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04

Rhubarb

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Matching tartness for sauces

05

Elderberries

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Tart berry for syrups and cordials

06

Pomegranate

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Jewel-like arils; similar tart-sweet profile, scatter over salads or use juice in sauces

07

Acerola

8.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Very tart cherry-like fruit; high in vitamin C, use in sauces and compotes with added sugar

08

Grapes

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Less tart than cranberries; halve red grapes and add lemon juice, works in salads and relish

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