CRANBERRY CAKE WITH TANGERINE FROSTING

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Sugary cranberries and candied citrus dress up to this smartly elegant cake. It's my favorite Christmas dessert for its sheer wow factor. &mdashSandy Gaulitz, Spring, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups plus 2 tablespoons cake flour, divided
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups 2% milk
4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
FROSTING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons tangerine or orange juice
1/2 teaspoon grated tangerine or orange zest
Optional toppings: Sugared cranberries, candied tangerine or orange slices and red sprinkles

Steps:

  • Line the bottoms of 2 greased 8-in. square or 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in vanilla., In another bowl, mix 4 cups flour, baking powder and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. In a large bowl, toss cranberries with remaining flour; fold into batter., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks; remove parchment. Cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar, tangerine juice and zest. Spread between cake layers and over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate, covered, until serving., If desired, top with sugared cranberries, candied tangerines and sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 524mg sodium, Carbohydrate 89g carbohydrate (58g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

White Chino
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This cake looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Atsinafe Odubor
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This recipe is missing some important instructions. I had to guess at how to do some things.


Nema Byukesenge
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake turned out dry and crumbly.


Dip Ray
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The cake was easy to make, but the frosting was a bit tricky. Overall, it turned out well.


Fuzailxon Mansurxonov
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


P T G Official gaming
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I really enjoyed this cake. The tangerine frosting is what really makes it.


AllBrand Radd
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This cake is so moist and delicious. I love the combination of cranberries and tangerines.


Bilal Khan Bilal
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Sadame Husen
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The cranberry cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The tangerine frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


Asad Shabir
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This cranberry cake with tangerine frosting was a hit at my holiday party! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was perfectly tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.