Cranberry Orange Festive Cake
Celebrate the season with this delightful Cranberry Orange Festive Cake, featuring layers of moist orange-infused cake and tart cranberry filling, all enveloped in a light cream cheese frosting. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this cake brings a refreshing twist to traditional flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Step 2:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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Step 3:
In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Step 4:
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the orange zest and orange juice.
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Step 5:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
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Step 6:
In a small saucepan, cook the cranberries over medium heat until they burst and form a sauce. Let cool.
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Step 7:
Divide the batter evenly between two greased and floured cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Step 8:
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
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Step 9:
In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Step 10:
Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread the cranberry filling on top, then add the second layer. Frost the top and sides with cream cheese frosting.
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Step 11:
Slice the cake and serve it at your festive gathering. Enjoy!