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

Enuoyibo Favour
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This is the best cranberry orange snack cake I've ever had. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the orange glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Yousuf Raj
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I made this cake for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


SHAMIM Nashakih
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This cake is so delicious! The cranberries and oranges give it a perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Gos Man
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy snack cake. It's perfect for a busy weeknight.


Tayler Weaver
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of cranberries and oranges.


maksud ur rahman Shakil
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I've made this cake several times for my family, and they always love it. It's a great way to use up leftover cranberries.


samson chitalu
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This cake is perfect for a holiday party. It's festive and delicious.


Morgan Rowse
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I made this cake for a bake sale, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Sojib420
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This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out great. I love that I can use fresh or frozen cranberries.


Irshad Salman
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the cake turned out perfectly. It was a big hit with my family and friends.


Abo Yuseif
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This is the best cranberry orange snack cake I've ever had. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the orange glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Michelle Hernandez
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I've made this cake a few times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for a brunch or potluck.


Naturinda Judith
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of cranberries and oranges.


Ab Hameed Rao
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I really liked this cake. The orange flavor really balances out the tartness of the cranberries.


Siyamuthanda Nyawuza
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy snack cake. It's perfect for a busy weeknight.


Sara Sayed
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My kids loved this cake! They said it was the best snack cake they've ever had.


Tanya Redding
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I made this cake for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Mani gujjar Mani gujjar
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This cake is delicious! The cranberries and oranges give it a perfect balance of tart and sweet. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Muhammad Rasel
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The cranberries and oranges give it a great flavor.


Ashley Yelton
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This cranberry orange snack cake was a hit with my family! It was moist and flavorful, and the orange glaze really made it shine. I will definitely be making this again.