CRANBERRY-ORANGE CAKE WITH LEMON GLAZE
I used cranberries for decorations in a wedding, then challenged myself to find a way to use up the surplus. This pretty, super moist cake with cranberries in the batter and sometimes, sugared ones on top, was the result! -S. Jade Klope, Paducah, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h40m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- If desired, for sugared cranberries, heat corn syrup in microwave until warm; gently toss cranberries in syrup, allowing excess to drip off. Toss in sugar to coat. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set, about 1 hour. , Preheat oven to 350°. Place cranberries in a 15x10-in. baking pan; sprinkle with sugar. Bake until soft and bubbly, 35-45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool to room temperature., Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. In a bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until crumbly. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in applesauce. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with orange juice, beating well after each addition. Stir in cooled cranberries., Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs, 45-55 minutes. Cool in pan 15 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate., Mix confectioners' sugar, butter and lemon juice until smooth. Brush over cake. Cool cake completely. If desired, serve with orange slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (60g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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floppings
floppings34@aol.comI highly recommend this cranberry orange cake. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that everyone will love.
Summer Douglas
s_d@gmail.comThis cake is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and it always impresses my guests.
Muhammad Rakib
muhammadrakib34@hotmail.co.ukI would definitely make this cake again. It's a keeper!
Samer Abbas Rajput
a.samer55@yahoo.comThis cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of cranberries and oranges.
Kazhall Hasan
kh92@hotmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't rise properly. It was still tasty, but it was a little dense.
Sentha Marumo
m@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and my cake didn't turn out. It was too dry and the glaze was too runny.
Farooque Farooquejatoi
f_f@gmail.comThis cake is a little too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think it would be perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.
Riya Emon
riyaemon@aol.comI made this cake for my family reunion and everyone raved about it. It was the perfect dessert to end a special meal.
CLARIBEL MENDOZA
mendoza_c@hotmail.frI used fresh cranberries and oranges in this cake and it was so flavorful. I would definitely recommend using fresh fruit if you can.
Mohammedjack Mohammedjack
mohammedjack15@yahoo.comThis cake is so easy to make. I didn't have any trouble following the recipe and it turned out perfectly.
Md Hosain khan Khan
mk@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of fruit cakes, but this one is amazing. The cranberries and oranges are the perfect combination and the lemon glaze adds a nice touch of sweetness.
abdur rajjak
r.a@aol.comThis cranberry orange cake is absolutely delicious. I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the moist texture and the tangy citrus flavor.