Best 4 Spiced Orange And Cranberry Snacking Cake Recipes

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Spiced orange and cranberry snacking cake is a delectable treat that combines the vibrant flavors of orange and cranberry with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This moist and fluffy cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a simple afternoon snack or a festive holiday gathering. With its zesty citrus notes and bursts of tart-sweet cranberries, this spiced orange and cranberry snacking cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

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.

SPICED ORANGE AND CRANBERRY SNACKING CAKE



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Make and share this Spiced Orange and Cranberry Snacking Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 cup dried sweetened cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan and dust it with flour, knocking out any extra.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cloves in a bowl.
  • Combine the sour cream, eggs, orange juice, and vanilla in a large glass measuring cup and lightly beat.
  • Combine the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl and cream with an electric mixer on med-high speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl once or twice as necessary; stir in the orange zest.
  • With the mixer on med-low, pour the egg mixture into the bowl in a slow stream, stopping the mixer once or twice to scrape down the sides.
  • Turn the mixer to low speed and add the flour mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl after each addition.
  • After the last addition, mix for 30 seconds on medium speed; stir in the cranberries.
  • Transfer batter to prepared pan; bake for 35-40 minutes, until the cake is golden and a pick comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, invert it onto a wire rack, and then turn it right side up again to cool completely.
  • Cut into 9 squares and serve; store uneaten squares in a cake keeper or wrap in plastic and store at room temperature for 3 days.

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

REALLY CRANBERRY ORANGE YUMMY GUMMY PUDDING CAKE



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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:

- Use fresh oranges for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh oranges, you can use orange juice concentrate, but be sure to reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe. - If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen or dried cranberries. - Be sure to chop the cranberries finely so that they distribute evenly throughout the cake. - Fold the cranberries into the batter gently so that you don't overmix the batter. - Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. - Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. - You can use any type of frosting you like, but a cream cheese frosting or a simple glaze would be a good choice.

Conclusion:

This spiced orange and cranberry snacking cake is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The cranberries add a pop of color and flavor, and the spices give the cake a warm and inviting aroma. This cake is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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