Best 11 Orange Cranberry Date Pumpkin Cake Recipes

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In the realm of baking, where sweet and savory flavors dance in perfect harmony, there lies a delightful treat that awakens the senses and warms the soul: orange cranberry date pumpkin cake. This delectable creation is a symphony of citrusy zing, tart cranberries, nutty dates, and the comforting richness of pumpkin, all enveloped in a moist and tender crumb. Its golden crust, adorned with a sprinkling of powdered sugar, beckons taste buds with its irresistible charm, while the first bite transports you to a realm of culinary bliss. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a comforting slice of heaven, discover the secrets to crafting the ultimate orange cranberry date pumpkin cake, a masterpiece that will leave your taste buds forever grateful.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ORANGE-CRANBERRY-DATE PUMPKIN CAKE



Orange-Cranberry-Date Pumpkin Cake image

Try this soft fruity pumpkin cake. When I saw the contest ingredients that could be used in baked goods, orange and pumpkin immediately came to mind to tie them all together. What I came up with is extra special for you to bake and give to family and friends during the Holidays. You can easily make this in 12 muffin tins or double it in a bundt pan. For gift giving, mini loaf pans are nice. I'm giving you a choice of 3 delicious toppings: dust with confectioner's sugar, frost it with neufchatel frosting or ice it with white chocolate icing. Or you can make multiple loafs and try all 3! This gets even better after it sits for a couple of days, the spice and orange flavors come out more.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 35

1 cup pumpkin puree
2 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4-1/2 cup granulated sugar (depending on how sweet you would like it)
1 -2 tablespoon orange zest (fresh is best)
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated (optional)
3/4 cup whole wheat flour (you can use all all-purpose if you like)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom or 1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4-1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4-1/2 cup dates, pitted and chopped
1/4-1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
confectioners' sugar, to dust unless using one of the options below (powdered sugar)
4 ounces neufchatel cheese
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2-2 cups confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar)
orange juice, to thin frosting if needed
1/4 cup pecans, chopped to top (optional)
2 tablespoons white chocolate chips (1oz)
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon orange zest
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Grease a loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat together pumpkin, eggs, oil, vanilla, sugars, orange zest and grated ginger. Be sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk dry ingredients together. Beat into wet mixture until well combined. Be sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
  • Stir in cranberries, dates, and pecans, if desired.
  • Pour into greased loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, until tests clean.
  • Let cool in pan for 10 minutes and then loosen edges with a butter knife and turn out onto a cooling rack.
  • To serve: Dust cooled cake with powdered sugar or frost with frosting or drizzle with icing.
  • Optional Frosting: Cream neufchatel and butter together. Beat in vanilla, orange zest and nutmeg. Beat in confectioner's sugar until right consistency is reached. Add orange juice if it becomes too thick. Frost cake with frosting and sprinkle pecans over the frosting, if desired. You can also cut the loaf in half and frost in between layers.
  • Optional Icing: In a 1-2 cup pyrex, melt butter and white chocolate chips in the microwave for 60 seconds. Stir until smooth with a fork. Stir in nutmeg and orange zest. Stir in milk and confectioner's sugar until smooth. Drizzle over cake.
  • Wrap cooled loaf with plastic wrap or foil and store at room temperature or refrigerate. Refrigerate if frosted or iced.
  • To freeze: Wrap cooled loaf tightly with plastic wrap or foil and place in a Ziploc bag and freeze it for gift giving at a later date. If you frost or ice it, you can put it on a cookie sheet and freeze it until firm, then wrap it and place in a Ziploc bag.

PUMPKIN ORANGE CAKE



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"This moist make-ahead spice cake with its flavorful orange frosting is popular at family gatherings," shares Shirley Glaab of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. "It's simple to prepare and it tastes so good, everyone asks for the recipe."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
ORANGE FROSTING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons 2% milk
2 teaspoons orange juice
4-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
Candied orange peel, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, beat pumpkin, orange juice, milk and orange zest. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with pumpkin mixture, beating well after each addition. Fold in nuts., Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in the milk, orange juice and zest. Frost cake. Garnish with candied peel if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 395mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

HOLIDAY CRANBERRY PUMPKIN CAKE



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The perfect cake for Thanksgiving or Christmas. It is full of all the wonderful ingredients we use during the holidays with a beautiful glaze and bright cranberries for garnish (makes 1 bundt cake or 2 loaves)

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 bundt cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/4 cups sugar
2 cups freshly cooked pumpkin or 1 (15 ounce) can canned pumpkin
2/3 cup oil
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups flour
1 cup chopped pecans (optional) or 1 cup walnuts (optional)
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups ocoarsley chopped cranberries
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
2 -3 tablespoons of warmed milk
2/3 cup coarsley chopped cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F Spray 1 bundt cake pan or 2 loaf pans with cooking spray.
  • In bowl, combine sugar, pumpkin, oil, eggs, and vanilla; mix well.
  • In large mixing bowl, combine the other ingredients except the cranberries.
  • Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the pumpkin mixture. Mix well. Fold cranberries into batter and spoon into cake pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour or until cake test done with toothpick inserted in center and coming out clean.
  • Let cakes cook for 10 minutes before removing from pan. Cool completely before applying the glaze.
  • Glaze: In small bowl, combine the sugar and milk until smooth fold in 1/3 cup of the cranberries.
  • Place cake on wire rack with wax paper under rack. Spoon the glaze over the cake to completely cover the top.
  • Sprinkle remaining cranberries on top of glaze.

CRANBERRY-PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE



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Even though this is a light dessert, my kids love it. Since it's so popular, I stock up on canned pumpkin in the fall when it's on sale so I can make it all year long. -Cami LaForge, Murray, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large egg
1 large egg white
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 9-in. square baking pan with cooking spray., In a large bowl, beat egg and egg white until foamy. Add pumpkin, melted butter, oil and vanilla; beat until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; stir into egg mixture. Stir in cranberries, walnuts and orange zest. Transfer to prepared pan. , Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ORANGE CRANBERRY POUND CAKE WITH VANILLA GLAZE



Orange Cranberry Pound Cake with Vanilla Glaze image

For me, pound cake is both comforting and delicious. This buttery cake combines the tastes of both orange and cranberry and tops it off with a sweet vanilla glaze. - Angela Spengler, Clovis, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/4 cups butter, softened
2-3/4 cups sugar
5 large eggs
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon orange extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, halved
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
GLAZE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons hot water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in orange zest and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Beat just until combined. Fold in cranberries and walnuts., Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For glaze, in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough water to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts :

ORANGE DATE CAKE



Orange Date Cake image

When it's time for dessert, this rich cake with orange syrup is a special treat for our farm family.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h50m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups chopped dates
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup butter-flavored shortening
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 cups buttermilk
ORANGE SYRUP:
Juice of 1 orange
1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Sift together flour, baking soda and salt; combine 1 cup with dates and walnuts. Set both mixtures aside. , In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add orange zest. Add reserved flour and date mixtures. Stir in buttermilk just until blended. , Spoon into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 300° for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , For syrup, in a small saucepan, heat orange juice and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Let stand for 30 minutes. Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Cool 10 minutes more before pouring syrup over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

GRANDMA'S CRANBERRY ORANGE CAKE



Grandma's Cranberry Orange Cake image

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 ORANGE CAKE



Cranberry Orange Cake image

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

PUMPKIN-CRANBERRY-ORANGE GINGERBREAD LOAF



Pumpkin-Cranberry-Orange Gingerbread Loaf image

Packed with all the flavors of Thanksgiving and Christmas, this will be a great addition to your holiday fare. Pumpkin, pecans, orange, cranberry, and of course ginger, all blend together for a tasty treat for the holidays, but so yummy you'll want it anytime of the year. Also great as muffins.

Provided by Naomi Boyko

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Pumpkin Bread Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large orange
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 (14 ounce) can pumpkin puree
¼ cup orange juice
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
⅔ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and lightly dust the bottom with flour.
  • Zest the entire orange, avoiding the white (pith). Peel and section the orange and remove all seeds. Chop orange pulp in the bowl of a food processor or blender until fine. Reserve with the zest.
  • Cream sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until very well combined. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until thoroughly incorporated. Stir in pumpkin, reserved chopped orange and zest, orange juice, and grated ginger.
  • Whisk flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Stir into the wet batter until almost all is moistened, but do not overwork. Fold in dried cranberries and pecans. Turn into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let cool in the pan, on a wire rack, for 15 minutes. Remove from the pan and let cool completely on the wire rack before wrapping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.5 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 315.1 mg, Sugar 36.2 g

CRANBERRY-ORANGE SNACK CAKE



Cranberry-Orange Snack Cake image

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

REALLY CRANBERRY ORANGE YUMMY GUMMY PUDDING CAKE



Really Cranberry Orange Yummy Gummy Pudding Cake image

If you love cranberries and a dense cake, then this is the recipe for you. This cake is super moist with a great orange taste and tons of fresh cranberries. I had to put it away or I wouldn't stop eating it! This is great for a party. Serve it warm with ice cream!

Provided by Trisha777

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups white sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons dried grated orange peel
¾ cup orange juice concentrate
1 ½ cups water
1 tablespoon orange extract
1 ½ cups butter, softened
2 (12 ounce) packages cranberries, rinsed and stems removed if necessary
¾ cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x14-inch baking pan.
  • Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and dried orange peel in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice concentrate, water, and orange extract. Using a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour mixture until well combined, and stir the orange juice mixture in, stirring just enough to thoroughly mix. Gently stir in the cranberries and pecans. Smooth the batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is browned, about 50 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C), cover the dish with foil, and bake until a knife inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 20 to 30 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.2 calories, Carbohydrate 70.7 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 583.1 mg, Sugar 39.5 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Measure your ingredients accurately: Using the correct measurements is essential for a successful cake. Use a kitchen scale for the most accurate results.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter, more tender cake.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Gently fold in the dry ingredients: Overmixing can toughen the cake. Use a spatula to gently fold in the flour mixture until just combined.
  • Bake the cake at the correct temperature and for the correct amount of time: Every oven is different, so it's important to follow the recipe's instructions carefully. Use a toothpick to check if the cake is done. It should come out clean when inserted into the center of the cake.
  • Let the cake cool before frosting: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

The orange cranberry date pumpkin cake is a delicious and festive cake that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of orange, cranberry, date, and pumpkin flavors is unique and flavorful. The cake is moist and tender, and the frosting is light and fluffy. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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