Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Cranberry Orange Cake, a perfect fusion of tart cranberries and vibrant orange zest. This moist and tender cake, topped with a luscious orange cream cheese frosting, is an inviting centerpiece for any celebration—from family gatherings to festive holiday parties. The combination of juicy cranberries and zesty citrus makes each slice a refreshing treat that appeals to both cake lovers and fruit enthusiasts alike. Easy to prepare, this cake is sure to impress your guests while satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8×2 inch round cake pans.
- Chop cranberries; rinse and pat dry.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, mix sour cream, orange juice, zest, vanilla extract, and orange extract.
- Cream softened butter until smooth; gradually add sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Alternately mix dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just combined. Gently fold in cranberries.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with orange cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg