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Cranberry Orange Cake

Cranberry Orange Cake
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of this moist and light Cranberry Orange Cake. Bursting with the tangy taste of fresh cranberries and zesty orange, this cake is perfect for any occasion—from celebrations to cozy family gatherings. Topped with a creamy orange-infused frosting, every slice is a sweet treat that will leave your guests wanting more. Whether enjoyed as a dessert or paired with tea, this cake promises to impress.

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
  • 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
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 7 cups Confectioners sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
  2. Chop cranberries into small pieces, rinse, and pat dry.
  3. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  4. In another bowl, mix sour cream, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, and orange extract until blended; set aside.
  5. In a stand mixer, cream softened butter until smooth; gradually add sugar and mix until fluffy (3-5 minutes).
  6. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just incorporated.
  7. Alternately add the dry ingredients and wet mixture to the mixer on low speed until combined.
  8. Stir in chopped cranberries gently before dividing the batter among the prepared pans.
  9. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean; cool on wire racks.

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