Description

This Cranberry Orange Cake is a delightful dessert that perfectly marries the tartness of cranberries with the sweet zest of oranges. Its moist texture, thanks to the sour cream, and creamy orange frosting create a flavorful treat ideal for any occasion—be it festive gatherings, family get-togethers, or simply a cozy evening at home. You can customize it with your favorite toppings or frostings, making it as unique as you desire. Impress your guests with this easy-to-make cake that showcases seasonal flavors at their best!

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 (or 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 (fresh or frozen) (90g)
Orange Coloring Gel (optional)
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)
Orange Coloring Gel (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 8×2 inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
In one bowl, combine dry ingredients: cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, mix wet ingredients: 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 the dry and wet ingredients until just combined. Gently fold in sliced cranberries.
Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow cakes to cool in pans for 5-10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 295
Sugar: 34g
Sodium: 240mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 41g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 50mg