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Cranberry Orange Cake

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Cranberry Orange Cake is a vibrant and delightful dessert that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors. This moist cake, enhanced with juicy cranberries and zesty orange undertones, makes it an ideal choice for celebrations or a cozy afternoon treat. Topped with a luscious orange cream cheese frosting, every bite offers a burst of citrusy goodness that will leave your guests asking for more. Perfectly presented, this cake adds a festive touch to any dessert table while being easy to prepare, even for novice bakers.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: About 12 servings 1x

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, total weight 452g
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (4g)
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract (4g)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (2g)
  • 7 cups Confectioners sugar (805g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8×2 inch round cake pans.
  2. Chop cranberries into small pieces and rinse them; set aside.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  4. In another bowl, blend sour cream, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, and orange extract until smooth.
  5. Cream softened butter with sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
  6. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Fold in cranberries gently and divide the batter among prepared pans.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
  • Author: Emma Moyer
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg
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