Best 6 Cranberry Glazed Orange Layer Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Cranberry Glazed Orange Layer Cake, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds with its vibrant flavors and stunning appearance. This delectable cake features moist and fluffy orange-infused layers, complemented by a luscious cranberry glaze that adds a touch of tartness and sweetness. Each bite reveals a harmonious blend of citrusy and fruity notes, leaving you craving more. Discover the secrets behind this extraordinary cake with our comprehensive recipe, guiding you through every step of the baking process. Elevate your dessert repertoire with this Cranberry Glazed Orange Layer Cake, perfect for special occasions, gatherings, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY CAKE WITH ORANGE GLAZE



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A light and not too sweet cake, chock full of cranberries topped with an orange glaze.

Provided by Christina Conte

Categories     Cakes & Pies

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

juice of half an organic orange (about 2 oz)
3 Tbsp sugar
3 eggs
1 1/8 c (250g) sugar
1 3/4 c (275g) all purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/3 c (100g) butter, softened
1/3 c (100g) plain Greek yogurt
2 1/2 to 3 cups (300g) fresh cranberries (frozen don't work well) - if you have a 12 oz bag, just reserve come cranberries for the decoration
2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Toss the cranberries in a little flour and set aside.
  • Place the sugar and eggs in a large bowl and beat with a mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Sift the flour with the baking powder then add to the mixture in the bowl a little at a time along with the softened butter. Continue to mix until completely blended, then stir in the yogurt.
  • Add the cranberries and vanilla and stir until evenly combined, then put the batter into the prepared tin.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes (depending on your oven), but test with a cake tester or skewer to make sure the cranberry cake is done before removing from the oven. Allow to cool for about 15 minutes, then remove the side of the springform pan.
  • While the cake is cooling (before taking it out of the pan) put the sugar and orange juice for the glaze into a small pot. Bring to a boil then simmer for about 6 or 7 minutes or until starts to become a sticky glaze.
  • (Decorative Cranberries - if you want to decorate the top with a few glazed and sugared cranberries, it's easy! Before putting the glaze on the cake, drop a few berries into the pot to cover with glaze, and remove immediately. Place the cranberries on a silicone sheet or flat plate to set. If you want sugared cranberries, simply roll them in sugar after dipping in the glaze.)
  • Pour and brush the glaze over the top of the cake while it is still warm. I place a plate under the cooling rack to catch any drips
  • When cool, place on a cake stand or serving plate and decorate as desired. I used glazed and sugared cranberries with 3 orange leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 33 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 3 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 174 grams sodium, Sugar 8 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat

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.

Nutrition Facts :

CRANBERRY-ORANGE CAKE WITH LEMON GLAZE



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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

SUGARED CRANBERRIES (OPTIONAL):
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/3 cup sugar
CAKE:
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup orange juice
GLAZE:
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
4 teaspoons lemon juice

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.

ORANGE-CRANBERRY GLAZED CAKE



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This orange cranberry cake is a gift to the holiday baker. It can be made ahead. It travels well. And it can be brought out any time of day - with coffee or tea in the morning or afternoon, or with Cognac or plum brandy after dinner. Dried cranberries add a jaunty burst of color that is especially nice for the most festive time of year. Don't worry if all the glaze doesn't stick; that is the charm of this cake.

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup/226 grams unsalted butter (2 sticks), at room temperature (or use 1 cup/236 milliliters coconut oil)
3 cups/360 grams all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups/297 grams granulated sugar
4 large eggs (3 whole and 1 separated)
2 medium to large navel oranges
1 1/4 cups/160 grams dried cranberries
1/4 cup lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
3 to 3 1/2 cups/340 to 397 grams confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a Bundt pan or ring mold with a little of the butter and flour.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Using a stand mixer, beat together butter and sugar until well blended. Add the 3 whole eggs, the yolk and half the egg white. (Reserve the rest of the white for the glaze.)
  • Zest the oranges, then juice them, adding both the zest and 3/4 cup/177 milliliters juice to the batter and mix to incorporate. (Reserve remaining juice for the glaze.)
  • Add flour mixture to the mixer and beat until well combined. Stir in 1 cup/128 grams dried cranberries. Pour batter into the cake pan, shaking the pan so the batter firmly settles and there are no air bubbles. Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze: Mix the remaining half an egg white with lemon juice and 1/4 cup/59 milliliters orange juice. Gradually beat in 3 cups/340 grams confectioners' sugar, mixing until all the lumps have disappeared and the glaze is thick and smooth, adding more sugar if needed.
  • Let cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Insert a knife between the cake and the pan to loosen it, put a rack on top of the pan, and flip the cake onto the rack. Set the rack on top of a plate, then spoon on the glaze when the cake is still warm, scooping up any glaze that drips onto the plate and using it to reglaze the cake. Transfer to a serving plate and decorate with remaining cranberries before the glaze sets.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 472, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 96 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 243 milligrams, Sugar 67 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CRANBERRY ORANGE CAKE



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A yummy fall cranberry cake with a hint of orange! Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.

Provided by Bringhomethebakin'

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Orange Dessert Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

baking spray
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
⅔ cup orange juice
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups fresh cranberries
1 orange, zested

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®) with baking spray.
  • Combine flour, sugar, oil, eggs, orange juice, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl using an electric mixer until thoroughly incorporated. Stir in cranberries and orange zest. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
  • Remove from the oven and turn cake out onto a cooling rack; let cool for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.5 calories, Carbohydrate 60.3 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 242.6 mg, Sugar 36.5 g

EASY ORANGE CRANBERRY GLAZE



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A good, easy, yummy glaze that can be used on chicken or turkey. I came up with this a few years ago for Thanksgiving, to change up the old boring turkey. Everyone loved it. There was no left-over turkey that year.

Provided by Heather

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup orange juice
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick

Steps:

  • Mix together the orange juice, brown sugar, and cranberry sauce in a saucepan, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, drop in the cinnamon stick, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cranberry sauce is melted and the glaze is hot and bubbling, about 10 minutes.
  • To use: brush the glaze all over a roasted turkey during the last 45 minutes of cooking. Return the turkey to the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes to set the glaze. Repeat several more times before the end of cooking time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 6.5 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your cake the best flavor. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make your cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature: The temperature of your oven will affect the texture of your cake. Make sure to preheat your oven to the correct temperature before baking.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This Cranberry Glazed Orange Layer Cake is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist orange cake layers, tangy cranberry glaze, and creamy orange frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit. Follow the tips above to make sure your cake turns out perfectly. Enjoy!

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