Description

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cranberry Orange Cake, a perfect blend of tart cranberries and sweet orange zest. This moist and fluffy cake is an ideal dessert for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a special event or treating yourself to something delicious. With its vibrant flavor profile and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit among family and friends. Easy to make and versatile enough for customization, you can enjoy it plain or topped with your choice of frosting. Elevate your dessert game with this refreshing treat that embodies the essence of seasonal ingredients!

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 (zest from 2-3 oranges)
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)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
Chop cranberries, rinse, and pat dry.
In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Mix sour cream, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, and orange extract in another bowl.
Beat softened butter until smooth; gradually add sugar until fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Alternately add dry ingredients and wet mixture into the butter mixture; mix until just combined.
Fold in chopped cranberries; divide batter among prepared pans.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool on racks before frosting.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 36g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 47g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 60mg