ORANGE CRANBERRY POUND CAKE WITH VANILLA GLAZE

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For me, pound cake is both comforting and delicious. This buttery cake combines the tastes of both orange and cranberry and tops it off with a sweet vanilla glaze. - Angela Spengler, Clovis, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/4 cups butter, softened
2-3/4 cups sugar
5 large eggs
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon orange extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, halved
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
GLAZE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons hot water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in orange zest and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Beat just until combined. Fold in cranberries and walnuts., Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For glaze, in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough water to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over cake.

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KIREGO WILSON
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I've been looking for a good orange cranberry pound cake recipe, and this one is definitely a winner!


Radhe Sham
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. The glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Tavi Zeutzius
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was a great way to use up some leftover oranges and cranberries.


Chima Ajikere
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The cake was easy to make, but it took a little longer to bake than the recipe said.


Tracy Hernandez
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I'm not a big fan of orange, but I really enjoyed this cake. The cranberry and vanilla flavors really balance out the orange.


Michael Tunde
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This cake is perfect for a potluck or bake sale.


Surajkumar Badhai
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I didn't have any cranberries, so I used raisins instead. The cake still turned out great.


Kayle Stocki
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The cake was a little dry, but the glaze helped to moisten it up.


Young Blu
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This cake is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Shafin Hossain
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I love the combination of orange and cranberry in this cake. It's so festive and delicious.


Api Sheikh
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The cake was easy to make and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Opeyemi Ayinde
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or just a weekend treat.


Nalinda Lakmal
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This orange cranberry pound cake was a hit at my holiday party! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the glaze added a touch of sweetness and crunch.