Cranberry Orange Cake
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Cranberry Orange Cake, a moist and zesty dessert that’s perfect for any gathering or family celebration. This cake beautifully balances the tartness of fresh cranberries with the bright sweetness of oranges, creating a memorable treat that is sure to impress your guests. Topped with a creamy orange cream cheese frosting, it offers a stunning presentation and an irresistible taste that will leave everyone wanting more. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday, birthday, or simply want to enjoy a homemade dessert, this cake is versatile enough for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 sticks unsalted butter, slightly softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup juice from approx. one medium sized orange
- 3 Tablespoons Orange Zest, or zest from 2-3 oranges
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon orange extract
- 3 cups cake flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cranberries, sliced into pieces
- 1 ½ cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup water
- 3 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 16 oz cream cheese, total weight
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 7 cups Confectioners sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
- Chop cranberries and pat dry.
- In one bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, mix sour cream, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, and orange extract.
- Cream softened butter until smooth; gradually add sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Alternately mix in dry ingredients and wet mixture until combined; gently fold in chopped cranberries.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes before frosting with the orange cream cheese mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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