Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Cranberry Orange Cake, where tart cranberries meet zesty orange for an unforgettable dessert experience. This cake is moist and light, making it the perfect treat for any occasion—be it a festive gathering or a simple afternoon tea. Topped with creamy orange frosting, every slice offers a beautiful balance of sweetness and acidity that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Easy to make and visually stunning, this cake is sure to impress friends and family alike.
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
- 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)
- 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)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8×2 inch round cake pans.
- In one bowl, mix cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine sour cream, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, and orange extract.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed. Gently fold in chopped cranberries.
- Divide batter among pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with the orange cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg