CRANBERRY LAYER CAKE

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I adapted a Bundt cake recipe to create this layer cake. Cranberries, walnuts and homemade frosting make it taste so delicious that you'd never guess it starts with a convenient cake mix. -Sandy Burkett, Galena, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1-1/3 cups water
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed and coarsely chopped
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of two greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Stir in cranberries and walnuts. Transfer batter to prepared pans., Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and orange zest until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with walnuts. Refrigerate leftovers. Freeze option: Wrap cooled cake layers, then cover securely in foil; freeze. To use, thaw cakes before unwrapping. Assemble as directed.

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Abu Hurera
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This cake is amazing! The cranberry filling is the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Alesia Disho
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The cake was dry and the cranberry filling was too tart. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Zehad Islam
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cranberry filling was delicious. I would recommend using less sugar in the cake batter.


Irfankhan Irfankhan
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The cranberry filling was tart and tangy, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Waqas Waqas is
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the moist cake and the delicious cranberry filling. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Fkm Raj
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This cake is amazing! The cranberry filling is the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


shahzad soomro
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The cake was dry and the cranberry filling was too tart. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Md Nayeem Rana
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cranberry filling was delicious. I would recommend using less sugar in the cake batter.


md Said Miya
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The cranberry filling was tart and tangy, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Shivaji Group
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the moist cake and the delicious cranberry filling. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Mujeeb mengal
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This cake is amazing! The cranberry filling is the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Niruprem Love
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The cake was dry and the cranberry filling was too tart. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cranberry filling was delicious. I would recommend using less sugar in the cake batter.


Augustine Ukene
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I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful, and the cranberry filling is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Jasmi Karki
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The cranberry filling was delicious and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Habib Chattha
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I made this cake for my family and they all raved about it. The cake was so moist and the cranberry filling was the perfect amount of tartness. I will definitely be making this cake again!


Kornel Lukogela
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This cranberry layer cake was a hit at my holiday party! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cranberry filling was tart and tangy. Everyone loved it!