Best 11 Cranberry Cake With Orange Sauce Recipes

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Escape into a world of delightful flavors as we embark on a culinary journey to create a masterpiece – the Cranberry Cake with Orange Sauce. This delectable treat combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries with the vibrant zest of oranges, resulting in a captivating symphony of flavors. Each bite is a harmonious blend of moist, fluffy cake studded with succulent cranberries, enveloped in a velvety smooth orange sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. Whether it's for a special occasion or simply a sweet indulgence, this recipe will guide you through the steps of crafting this exquisite dessert.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S CRANBERRY ORANGE CAKE



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A moist, flavorful cake that is perfect for impressing company at your family's Thanksgiving feast! This recipe has been in my family for ages, and I make it every year to wide acclaim.

Provided by STACEYO

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
⅓ cup orange juice
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons cranberry-flavored liqueur
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup fresh cranberries
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 cup orange juice
¾ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together 1 cup of white sugar, 1/3 cup of orange juice, eggs, buttermilk, cranberry liqueur, and vegetable oil using an electric mixer. Add the dry ingredients and mix just until moistened. Fold in the chopped dates, cranberries and orange zest. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted into the crown of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan set over a wire rack for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove the cake from the pan and place on a serving plate. In a small saucepan, stir together 1 cup of orange juice and 3/4 cup of white sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Use a turkey baster or large spoon to drizzle the sauce over the cake. Poke the cake with a fork or skewer to help it absorb all of the sauce, or until the cake is thoroughly moistened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.7 calories, Carbohydrate 64.7 g, Cholesterol 31.8 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 217.8 mg, Sugar 43.4 g

CRANBERRY CAKE WITH ORANGE GLAZE



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A light and not too sweet cake, chock full of cranberries topped with an orange glaze.

Provided by Christina Conte

Categories     Cakes & Pies

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

juice of half an organic orange (about 2 oz)
3 Tbsp sugar
3 eggs
1 1/8 c (250g) sugar
1 3/4 c (275g) all purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/3 c (100g) butter, softened
1/3 c (100g) plain Greek yogurt
2 1/2 to 3 cups (300g) fresh cranberries (frozen don't work well) - if you have a 12 oz bag, just reserve come cranberries for the decoration
2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Toss the cranberries in a little flour and set aside.
  • Place the sugar and eggs in a large bowl and beat with a mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Sift the flour with the baking powder then add to the mixture in the bowl a little at a time along with the softened butter. Continue to mix until completely blended, then stir in the yogurt.
  • Add the cranberries and vanilla and stir until evenly combined, then put the batter into the prepared tin.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes (depending on your oven), but test with a cake tester or skewer to make sure the cranberry cake is done before removing from the oven. Allow to cool for about 15 minutes, then remove the side of the springform pan.
  • While the cake is cooling (before taking it out of the pan) put the sugar and orange juice for the glaze into a small pot. Bring to a boil then simmer for about 6 or 7 minutes or until starts to become a sticky glaze.
  • (Decorative Cranberries - if you want to decorate the top with a few glazed and sugared cranberries, it's easy! Before putting the glaze on the cake, drop a few berries into the pot to cover with glaze, and remove immediately. Place the cranberries on a silicone sheet or flat plate to set. If you want sugared cranberries, simply roll them in sugar after dipping in the glaze.)
  • Pour and brush the glaze over the top of the cake while it is still warm. I place a plate under the cooling rack to catch any drips
  • When cool, place on a cake stand or serving plate and decorate as desired. I used glazed and sugared cranberries with 3 orange leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 33 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 3 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 174 grams sodium, Sugar 8 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat

CRANBERRY CAKE WITH ORANGE SAUCE



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I love the tart cranberry flavor of this cheery cake. Served with a warm citrus sauce, it makes a wonderful treat to share at get-togethers with family and friends. -Shirley Dehler of Columbus, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups cake flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
ORANGE SAUCE:
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons orange juice
4 teaspoons butter
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon orange extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with milk. Fold in cranberries., Transfer to a 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool on a wire rack., For sauce, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan. Gradually add water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the orange juice, butter, orange zest and extract; mix well. Serve warm sauce over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRANBERRY ORANGE CAKE



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A yummy fall cranberry cake with a hint of orange! Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.

Provided by Bringhomethebakin'

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Orange Dessert Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

baking spray
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
⅔ cup orange juice
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups fresh cranberries
1 orange, zested

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®) with baking spray.
  • Combine flour, sugar, oil, eggs, orange juice, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl using an electric mixer until thoroughly incorporated. Stir in cranberries and orange zest. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
  • Remove from the oven and turn cake out onto a cooling rack; let cool for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.5 calories, Carbohydrate 60.3 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 242.6 mg, Sugar 36.5 g

UPSIDE-DOWN CRANBERRY-ORANGE CAKE



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This sweet-tart upside-down cake is perfect for a holiday dessert or anytime fresh cranberries are in season.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more for the pan
3 cups fresh cranberries
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
Pinch ground cloves
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter just the sides of a 9-inch round cake pan.
  • For the caramel topping: Stir the sugar and 1/3 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Stop stirring, and gently swirl the saucepan occasionally until the mixture is the color of light amber, 6 to 8 minutes. If needed, brush any sugar crystals off the side of the saucepan with a wet pastry brush. Remove the saucepan from the heat, and carefully whisk in the butter (take care: the mixture can bubble up considerably). Pour the caramel into the prepared cake pan, tilting the pan to cover most of the bottom (be careful: the pan will be very hot from the caramel). Scatter the cranberries over the caramel.
  • For the cake: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and cloves in a medium bowl. Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium-high speed in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating after each addition and scraping down the side of the bowl as needed, then beat in the vanilla and orange zest. Whisk together the milk and sour cream in a small bowl. Reduce the mixer speed to low, and add the flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the milk-sour cream mixture, mixing until just incorporated.
  • Pour the batter over the cranberries in the cake pan, and spread evenly. Bake until the cake is golden brown and bounces back when pressed and a toothpick or cake tester comes out clean when inserted in the center, 50 to 60 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the cake to separate it from the pan. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack until just cool enough to handle, 20 to 30 minutes. Invert a serving platter over the cake pan and, while holding them together, quickly flip them over so the cake unmolds, cranberry-side up. Let cool completely. Cut into wedges, and serve.

CRANBERRY-ORANGE SAUCE



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Why open a can when Tyler Florence's Cranberry-Orange Sauce is so easy to make? It's a fresh take on an old classic, from Tyler's Ultimate on Food Network.

Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Two 8-ounce packages cranberries, fresh or frozen
1 orange, zest cut into strips and juiced
1/2 cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick

Steps:

  • Put all the ingredients into a saucepan over medium heat and simmer until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve at room temperature or cool and refrigerate. Remove the cinnamon stick before serving.

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH ORANGE



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This simple sauce uses Granny Smith apple to lend sweetness to the tart cranberries.

Provided by Inspired Taste

Categories     Condiment

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups water
1 bag (12 oz) fresh or frozen (thawed) cranberries (3 cups)
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, chopped
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/4 cup orange juice
Orange peel strips, if desired

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, stir together water, cranberries, apple, sugar, grated orange peel and orange juice. Heat to boiling over medium heat; reduce heat.
  • Simmer uncovered 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries begin to burst and mixture is thickened. Cool completely. Store covered in refrigerator. Garnish with orange peel strips.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

CRANBERRY-ORANGE SNACKING CAKE



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Use a can of leftover cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving to make the jam swirl topping of this simple cake. It's perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.

Provided by Kendra Vaculin

Categories     Cake     Dessert     snack     Quick & Easy     Cranberry     Cranberry Sauce     Butter

Yield Makes one 13x9-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 14-oz. can cranberry sauce, jellied or whole berry
3 Tbsp. orange juice
1 Tbsp. orange zest
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1¼ cup (250 g) granulated sugar
2½ cups (320 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp. kosher salt
½ tsp. baking powder
¾ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. ground cardamom
3 large eggs
1½ cups (320 g) plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Line a 13x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on 2 long sides.
  • Cook butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, until it foams, then browns, 5-8 minutes. Remove from heat (it will continue to darken). Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Add cranberry sauce to a separate saucepan and smush and stir to break apart. Add orange and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently (or whisking well if using jellied), until smooth, 2-3 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a medium bowl, combine sugar and orange zest; use your fingers to rub the zest into the sugar until fragrant and the sugar is tinted orange. Add flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cardamom to the bowl; whisk to combine.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, yogurt, and vanilla until smooth. Add dry ingredients to the wet and stir to just combine; the mixture will be quite thick, like cobbler batter. Add browned butter, scraping in any browned bits from the bottom of the pot; stir to combine.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and spread into a fairly even layer to fill the dish from corner to corner. The batter will be very stiff and not look like enough-this is ok, it will rise big time! Dollop cranberry mixture over the top in big spoonfuls and use a knife to swirl it into the batter. Even if it looks like cranberry is covering most of the top of the cake, it will rise to reveal space between the swirls.
  • Bake until risen and golden brown and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool before using parchment overhang to remove from the pan.

CRANBERRY ORANGE CAKE



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I saw Giada De Laurentiis prepare this cake on her show on the Food Network, before Christmas. Her recipe on their site includes a caramel walnut sauce, but she didn't do that on the show. This cake is dense, slightly moist and full of flavor. It does not rise very high. My guests all liked it and I thought it was delicious with a cup of tea.

Provided by Pesto lover

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup cake flour
1/2 cup fine yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons orange zest, from 2-3 oranges
3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 large egg yolks
2 large eggs
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F, with rack in center of oven.
  • Spray 8" cake pan with non-stick spray.
  • Put cranberries in a sieve which is set over a medium sized bowl.
  • Spoon the cake flour over cranberries and sieve the flour into the bowl below. Set cranberries aside.
  • Add cornmeal, baking powder and orange zest to flour; mix.
  • In stand mixer with paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy - about 3 minute.
  • Add vanilla and yolks and eggs, one at a time.
  • Turn speed down to low and add orange juice.
  • Turn off mixer and fold in cranberries, just until incorporated.
  • Turn batter into cake pan, smooth top of batter and bake until golden brown about 30-35 minutes.
  • Cool on wire rack for about an hour.
  • Turn cake onto cake plate and sieve the powdered sugar over the top of the cake to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.6, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 203.5, Sodium 72.6, Carbohydrate 51.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 36.5, Protein 4.6

CRANBERRY CAKE WITH ORANGE SAUCE



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I love the tart cranberry flavor of this cheery cake. Served with a warm citrus sauce, it makes a wonderful treat to share at get-togethers with family and friends. - Recipe from TOH - Shirley Dehler of Columbus, Wisconsin

Provided by Ceezie

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups cake flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% low-fat milk
2 cups fresh cranberries or 2 cups frozen cranberries
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons orange juice
4 teaspoons butter
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon orange extract

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with milk. Fold in cranberries.
  • Transfer to a 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool on a wire rack.
  • For sauce, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan. Gradually add water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the orange juice, butter, orange peel and extract; mix well. Serve warm sauce over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.6, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 10.1, Sodium 268.6, Carbohydrate 51, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 31.2, Protein 2.7

CRANBERRY CAKE WITH ALMOND-BUTTER SAUCE



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Make room for this recipe in your collection. Tart cranberries and sweet almond glaze turn this potluck cake into something truly special. -Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings (1-1/4 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup 2% milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
SAUCE:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease an 8-in. square baking pan., Beat butter and sugar until crumbly. Beat in milk. Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; stir into butter mixture. Stir in cranberries. Transfer to prepared pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack., For sauce, in a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add sugar and cream; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in extract. Serve warm with cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 501mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh cranberries in your cake. If you only have frozen cranberries, thaw them completely before using.
  • Be sure to grate the orange zest finely. This will help to release the orange's flavor into the cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the toothpick comes out with batter on it, the cake needs to bake for a few minutes longer.
  • Serve the cake warm or at room temperature with orange sauce or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Cranberry cake with orange sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the orange sauce adds a delightful citrusy flavor. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

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