CRANBERRY CAKE WITH TANGERINE FROSTING

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Sugary cranberries and candied citrus dress up to this smartly elegant cake. It's my favorite Christmas dessert for its sheer wow factor. &mdashSandy Gaulitz, Spring, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups plus 2 tablespoons cake flour, divided
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups 2% milk
4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
FROSTING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons tangerine or orange juice
1/2 teaspoon grated tangerine or orange zest
Optional toppings: Sugared cranberries, candied tangerine or orange slices and red sprinkles

Steps:

  • Line the bottoms of 2 greased 8-in. square or 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in vanilla., In another bowl, mix 4 cups flour, baking powder and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. In a large bowl, toss cranberries with remaining flour; fold into batter., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks; remove parchment. Cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar, tangerine juice and zest. Spread between cake layers and over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate, covered, until serving., If desired, top with sugared cranberries, candied tangerines and sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 524mg sodium, Carbohydrate 89g carbohydrate (58g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Hayden Kruger
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Overall, this cake was a good dessert. It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Ghost Sparta
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I would recommend using less flour next time.


Arman Taimun
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but this cake was surprisingly delicious! The tangerine frosting was the perfect complement to the tart cranberries. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Aj Sabbir
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The frosting was a bit runny, but overall it was a delicious cake.


Vibez With Gg
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the moist texture and the tangy frosting. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Mvuye Boniphace
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the frosting was delicious. I would recommend using less sugar in the cake batter next time.


MARIA L ALLAM
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This cake was delicious! The cranberries and tangerine frosting were a perfect match. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Tshepiso Mano
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I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the moist texture. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Shamso Mohamed
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This cake was a bit dry, but the frosting helped to make it more moist. The flavor was good, but not amazing.


Roxy Wolves
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Loved this cake! The cranberries and tangerine frosting were a perfect combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Afzal Mia
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a delicious cake.


Rajpoot Jaral
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was perfectly sweet and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Ruhel Ahmed
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This cake was a bit too tart for my taste, but the frosting helped to balance out the flavors. Overall, it was a good cake and I would recommend it to others who enjoy tart desserts.


Hiyan Bhai
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I tried this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the moist texture of the cake. The frosting was also a big hit, and I received several requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making this cake


miccah jimboy
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This cranberry cake with tangerine frosting is a delightful treat! The combination of tart cranberries and sweet, citrusy frosting is simply irresistible. I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly moist and flavorful. The frosti