GRAND MARNIER CRANBERRY POUND CAKE

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This is a bit different than the usual pound cakes I've prepared. The combination of cranberries and orange liqueur is incredible. -Kathy Hunter, Woodland, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups dried cranberries
1/2 cup Grand Marnier (orange liqueur)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup orange yogurt
GLAZE:
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier (orange liqueur)
1-1/4 to 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan., In a microwave-safe bowl, toss cranberries with Grand Marnier; microwave, covered, on high just until heated through. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, beat butter, cream cheese and sugar until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to butter mixture alternately with yogurt, beating well after each addition. Drain cranberries; fold cranberries into batter., Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, mix Grand Marnier and enough confectioners' sugar to reach a drizzling consistency. Spoon over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Makia Harris
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This cake is very easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Tanim Ali
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This is the best cranberry pound cake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful.


Christiana Ifeanyi
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Paul Briscoe
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This cake is a bit dry, but the flavor is good.


sumadiry Tv
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This cake is amazing! The cranberries and Grand Marnier give it such a unique and delicious flavor.


Zara Ahsan
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I've been looking for a good cranberry pound cake recipe and I finally found it! This cake is moist, flavorful, and has a beautiful orange glaze. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Caven
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This cake is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


Suliman Khan
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use fresh or frozen cranberries.


Amanda Gearhart
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I made this cake for my family's Christmas dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of cranberries and Grand Marnier. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Rottyroty Roty
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This cranberry pound cake is moist, flavorful, and has a beautiful orange glaze. It's the perfect holiday treat!


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