Cranberry Orange Layer Cake
Ingredients
- 2 1/3 cup flour all-purpose
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cup cranberries fresh
- 1 tbsp orange zest
Servings: triple layer, 8" round cake
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare cake rounds with non-stick cooking spray
- Combine dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, powder, salt) in medium bowl; set aside
- In large mixing bowl, beat together: sugar, orange juice, buttermilk, eggs, oil, and vanilla
- Hand stir in dry ingredients until barely smooth (do not overwork the batter).
- Fold in cranberries and orange zest.
- Divide evenly among 8" rounds.
- Bake cakes approx. 40 minutes
- Cool cake rounds for 10 minutes before removing cake to cooling rack.
- Frost when completely cool.
Recipe Notes
Batter has a slight rise
Buttercream suggestions: Vanilla or Cream Cheese Buttercream...with just a hint of Orange.
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Nutrition Facts
Cranberry Orange Layer Cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 4804
Calories from Fat 1710
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 190g
292%
Saturated Fat 27g
135%
Polyunsaturated Fat 89g
Monounsaturated Fat 64g
Cholesterol 439mg
146%
Sodium 1398mg
58%
Potassium 1768mg
51%
Total Carbohydrates 709g
236%
Dietary Fiber 35g
140%
Sugars 270g
Protein 79g
158%
Vitamin A
13%
Vitamin C
147%
Calcium
69%
Iron
131%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
