Best 6 Cranberry Orange Walnut Tea Cakes Recipes

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Welcome to the delightful world of cranberry orange walnut tea cakes, where sweet and tangy flavors dance together in perfect harmony. These charming little cakes are a delightful treat for any occasion, offering a burst of citrusy goodness and a satisfying crunch from the walnuts. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventures, this article will guide you through the process of creating these delectable treats, providing you with easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a delightful baking journey as we explore the best recipes for cranberry orange walnut tea cakes.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY-ORANGE-WALNUT TEA CAKES



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Quick breads are among our most well-loved edible gifts. Here, the season's standouts -- tart cranberries and refreshing citrus -- spike a batch of sweet, moist mini loaves.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes 9

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
3/4 cup heavy cream
Finely grated zest of 1 orange, plus 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) cranberries
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter nine 4-by-2 1/2-inch loaf pans; dust with flour, tapping out excess. Combine cream, orange juice, and vanilla in a small bowl. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter, orange zest, and sugar until pale and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce speed to low; add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with 2 batches of cream mixture; beat until combined. Gently fold in cranberries and walnuts.
  • Divide batter evenly among prepared pans; smooth tops with an offset spatula. Place pans on a rimmed baking sheet; bake until cakes are golden and a cake tester comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Transfer pans to wire racks to cool 15 minutes. Turn out cakes onto racks to cool completely.

CRANBERRY ORANGE TEA CAKES



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Tea cakes make the list for favorite holiday cookie. This melt-in-your mouth version is flavor-packed with orange and cranberries too.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 teaspoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup margarine or butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325° F. In small bowl, toss cranberries and 1 teaspoon flour; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat margarine and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until well blended. Beat in egg, sour cream, orange peel and orange extract until smooth.
  • Beat in 2 cups flour, the baking soda and salt on low speed until well blended. Stir in cranberry mixture. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until bottoms are light golden. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Sprinkle tops with powdered sugar. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CRANBERRY ORANGE WALNUT BREAD



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Coming from Oregon, a state famous for its cranberries, this bread is a given at our house. Each fall my husband and I scrounge around for walnuts to go in it. It's a regular on our table, and not just at Thanksgiving. I freeze the berries so I have a ready supply all year long. -Elaine Kremenak, Grants Pass, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf (16 servings).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup orange juice
Grated zest of 1 orange
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons hot water
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. In another bowl, beat egg. Add orange juice, zest, butter and hot water. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened. Gently fold in cranberries and walnuts. , Spoon into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 1 hour. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRANBERRY TEA CAKE



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This was originally from the "Moosewood Sundays" cookbook and was an instant hit around here...part coffeecake, part dessert - yummy! I've never had almonds in the house, but can vouch that it's great even without them. I've added in a bit of orange rind to the cranberry mix before too, to give it a nice zing. I have always used a Bundt pan...makes for a very pretty presentation for breakfast, brunch, tea, dessert, or gifts, especially around the winter holidays.

Provided by winkki

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups cranberries (said fresh, I use frozen)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup almonds, finely chopped
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 pint sour cream
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups unbleached flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Coarsely chop cranberries.
  • Combine cranberries with brown sugar, almonds, cinnamon and nutmeg; set to the side.
  • Cream butter and sugar.
  • Add vanilla, sour cream, and eggs; mix thoroughly.
  • Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Stir into egg mixture just until moistened.
  • Pour 1/2 of batter into greased Bundt pan or 8" round cake pan.
  • Spread 1/2 of cranberry mixture over the top.
  • Repeat with remaining batter and cranberries.
  • Bake 50-60 min at 350.
  • Remove from pan and cool on rack.
  • Dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.1, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 96, Sodium 372.4, Carbohydrate 68.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 39.9, Protein 7.8

CRANBERRY-ORANGE TEA RING



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This lovely and delicious tea ring combines the classic flavors of cranberry and orange to create a tender and beautiful loaf that everyone will love!

Provided by larkspur

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 20

¼ cup warm water (110 degrees F (43 degrees C))
1 (.25 ounce) package rapid-rise yeast
¾ cup warm milk (115 degrees F (46 degrees C))
1 egg
¼ cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 cups bread flour
½ cup old-fashioned oats
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups chopped fresh cranberries
6 tablespoons brown sugar
6 tablespoons water
6 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 ½ tablespoons butter
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
1 egg white
1 teaspoon water
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon frozen orange juice concentrate
1 teaspoon water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine warm water and yeast in a large bowl; stir to dissolve. Add warm milk, egg, marmalade, and butter. Stir to combine.
  • Mix flour, oats, and salt together in a separate bowl. Add to yeast mixture and stir until moistened. Knead dough until smooth and elastic, 6 to 8 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat both sides. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine cranberries, brown sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until cranberries begin to soften, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in walnuts, butter, and lemon juice. Let cool.
  • Punch dough down. Roll dough into a 10x20-inch rectangle on a floured surface.
  • Whisk egg white and water together. Brush lightly over the dough. Spread cranberry filling over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides. Roll up tightly, starting from a long edge. Seal edges and cut off any tapered sides with no filling.
  • Transfer roll to a large square baking sheet. Join ends together to form a ring. Use sharp kitchen shears to make cuts at 1-inch intervals, cutting 2/3 of the way through the dough. Twist each slice gently to expose the swirled filling. Gently shape dough into a perfect ring. Cover and let rise until doubled, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 20 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Let cool completely.
  • Stir powdered sugar and orange juice concentrate together in a small bowl. Add enough water to reach a glaze-like consistency. Drizzle glaze over tea ring. Allow glaze to set before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.4 g, Cholesterol 28.5 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 289.4 mg, Sugar 20.9 g

CRANBERRY-ORANGE SNACK CAKE



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This recipe contains so many great holiday flavors, including pecans, orange, and cranberry, without the post-holiday guilt! I also love the cream cheese icing that really takes this cake over the top. -Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 teaspoons grated orange zest, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup white baking chips
8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 13x9-in. baking pan with cooking spray., In a large bowl, beat brown sugar, melted butter, egg substitute, applesauce, 1 teaspoon orange zest and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into brown sugar mixture. Stir in cranberries and baking chips., Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until blended. Beat in remaining orange zest. Spread over cake. Sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • To ensure even baking, use room temperature ingredients. Chilling the dough before baking will also help the cakes maintain their shape in the oven.
  • For a more pronounced citrus flavor, use freshly squeezed orange juice and zest. If using store-bought juice, add a teaspoon of orange extract to enhance the flavor.
  • To prevent the cakes from sticking to the muffin tins, grease them with cooking spray or line them with paper liners.
  • For a golden brown crust, brush the tops of the cakes with melted butter and sprinkle them with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon before baking.
  • The cakes are done baking when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Avoid overbaking as it can dry out the cakes.
  • Allow the cakes to cool slightly in the tins before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This will prevent them from crumbling.

Conclusion:

These Cranberry Orange Walnut Tea Cakes are a delightful treat that combines the tangy flavors of cranberries and oranges with the nutty richness of walnuts. With their moist and tender crumb and the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, these cakes are sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast pastry, an afternoon snack, or a dessert, these tea cakes are a delicious and satisfying indulgence. When prepared with care and attention to detail, these cakes will surely impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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