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Cranberry Orange Cake

Cranberry Orange Cake
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cranberry Orange Cake, a moist and refreshing dessert that perfectly balances the tartness of cranberries with the zesty brightness of oranges. This cake is an ideal choice for celebrations, holiday gatherings, or simply as a sweet treat to brighten your day. Its creamy orange frosting beautifully complements the rich layers filled with juicy cranberries, making this cake not only delicious but visually stunning as well.

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)
  • â…“ 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 (plain in the UK) (342g)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder (7g)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda (3g)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (3g)
  • 1 cup cranberries, sliced into pieces (either fresh or frozen) (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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  3. In another bowl, mix sour cream, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, and orange extract; set aside.
  4. Cream softened butter until smooth, then gradually add sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
  5. Alternately mix in dry ingredients and wet mixtures until just combined.
  6. Fold in sliced cranberries and divide batter among prepared pans.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.

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