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.

Joel Elliott
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This cake was easy to make and turned out so well! The cranberries and oranges give it a beautiful color and the lemon glaze adds a delicious finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Krissy Wood
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cranberries and oranges gave it a beautiful color and the lemon glaze added a delicious finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Laughative
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This cake was delicious! The cranberries and oranges added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the cake. The lemon glaze was also a nice touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Kathy Peterson
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I was looking for a cranberry orange cake recipe and this one did not disappoint! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Nur hossain Ainan
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This cake was easy to make and turned out so well! The cranberries and oranges give it a beautiful color and the lemon glaze adds a delicious finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Alfred Larraga
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cranberries and oranges gave it a beautiful color and the lemon glaze added a delicious finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Vuyelwa Luddiah Ncongwane
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This cake was delicious! The cranberries and oranges added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the cake. The lemon glaze was also a nice touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


James Finch
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I was looking for a cranberry orange cake recipe and this one did not disappoint! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Kipsang Acousticzeze
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This cake was easy to make and turned out so well! The cranberries and oranges give it a beautiful color and the lemon glaze adds a delicious finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Tanjina Akter
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cranberries and oranges gave it a beautiful color and the lemon glaze added a delicious finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


ijack7779
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This cake was delicious! The cranberries and oranges added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the cake. The lemon glaze was also a nice touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Shazad Mahmood
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I was looking for a cranberry orange cake recipe and this one did not disappoint! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


SHAMIM. KHAN.
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This cake was easy to make and turned out so well! The cranberries and oranges give it a beautiful color and the lemon glaze adds a delicious finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Juan Pancho
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I made this cake for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the moist texture. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Cayden Cockster
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This cake was absolutely delicious! The combination of cranberries and oranges was perfect, and the lemon glaze added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the cake. I will definitely be making this again.


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