Cranberry Orange Cake
Indulge in the delightful experience of this moist and flavorful Cranberry Orange Cake, perfect for any gathering or celebration. This cake features a harmonious blend of tart cranberries and bright orange flavor, topped with a creamy orange frosting that will impress your guests and leave them craving more. Its tender crumb and vibrant colors make it a stunning centerpiece for dessert tables, whether served as a layered cake or transformed into charming cupcakes. Easy to prepare with straightforward steps, even novice bakers can create this festive dessert that is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 sticks unsalted butter, slightly softened (226g)
- 2 cups sugar (400g)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream (242g)
- ⅓ cup juice from approx. one medium sized orange
- 3 Tablespoons Orange Zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (4g)
- 1 Tablespoon orange extract (10g)
- 3 cups cake flour (342g)
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder (7g)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda (3g)
- ½ teaspoon salt (3g)
- 1 cup cranberries, sliced into pieces (90g)
- 1 ½ cup fresh or frozen cranberries (180g)
- ¾ cup sugar (150g)
- ¾ cup water (180g)
- 3 sticks unsalted butter, softened (339g)
- 16 oz cream cheese (452g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (4g)
- 1 teaspoon orange extract (4g)
- ½ teaspoon salt (2g)
- 7 cups Confectioners sugar (805g)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8×2 inch round cake pans.
- Chop cranberries, rinse, and pat dry.
- In one bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another, blend sour cream, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, and orange extract.
- In a mixer bowl, cream softened butter until smooth. Gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Alternately mix in dry ingredients and sour cream mixture until just combined. Gently fold in cranberries.
- Divide batter among pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of cake (80g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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