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.

Nutrition Facts :

Alan O connor
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try using a different recipe next time.


Rana Saeed
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The cake was delicious! The orange and cranberry flavors were perfect together, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Tricia F
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I'm not a big fan of orange cranberry, but this cake was surprisingly good! The flavors were well-balanced and the cake was moist and fluffy. I'll definitely make this again.


helen okoro
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Dark Eshan
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The cake was easy to make and turned out beautiful. I used fresh cranberries and oranges, and the flavor was amazing. The glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely make this cake again.


ibem madighi
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the moist texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Linda Diaz
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This is the best orange cranberry pound cake I've ever had! The flavors are perfection, and the texture is so moist and crumbly. I love the vanilla glaze on top, too. It's the perfect finishing touch.


Glenn Grey
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The cake was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try adding some more butter next time.


Khem Baral
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This cake is a keeper! It's moist and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again for holiday gatherings.


Kevin Guzman
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The cake was delicious, but the glaze was a bit too runny. I think I'll try using less milk next time.


TANZEELA KHAN
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The cake was easy to make and turned out perfect! I used fresh cranberries and oranges, and the flavor was amazing. The glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, so I used half the amount of sugar. Overall, I'm very happy with this recipe and will defi


NightMare5927
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This orange cranberry pound cake was a delightful treat! The flavors of orange and cranberry complemented each other perfectly, and the vanilla glaze added a touch of sweetness that balanced out the tartness of the cranberries. The texture was moist


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