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Cranberry Orange Spice Cake

Cranberry Orange Spice Cake for Festive Holiday Cheer

This delightful Cranberry Orange Spice Cake combines bright citrus with tart cranberries, sure to bring festive cheer to your holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with cake flour for a lighter texture.
  • 1.75 cups Granulated Sugar No substitutions recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Use sea salt for better flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cloves Substitute with ground cinnamon if desired.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Must be at room temperature.
  • 3 large Eggs Acts as a binder.
  • Zest of 1 Orange Use fresh for best flavor.
  • 1 cup Milk Can substitute with almond milk for non-dairy.
  • 2 cups Fresh Cranberries Frozen may be used if fresh are unavailable.
For the Buttercream
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar No substitutions recommended.
  • 8 ounces White Chocolate Use high-quality for best results.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice May substitute with orange extract.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • spatula
  • Cake pans
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cloves.
  3. In a large bowl, beat unsalted butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then fold in orange zest.
  5. Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
  6. Fold in the cranberries until evenly distributed.
  7. Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  8. Let the cake layers cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
  9. Melt white chocolate and mix with butter, powdered sugar, and orange juice to make buttercream.
  10. Assemble the cake by layering and frosting with white chocolate buttercream.
  11. Decorate with fresh cranberries or orange slices before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing and texture. Use fresh cranberries for best flavor and presentation.

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