Orange-Cranberry Cake
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Two types of fruit complement this elegant dessert recipe. Baked in a tube pan, orange glaze is drizzled across the outside and center of the cake.


Orange-Cranberry Cake

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Servings: Makes 12 servings.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Related Categories: Cake, Christmas Cake, Christmas Desserts, Cranberry, Lunch Desserts, Oranges, Thanksgiving Desserts
 
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Ingredients
  • 2-1/4  cups
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1-1/2  cups
    rolled oats
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  • 1  Tbsp.
    baking powder
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  • 1/2  tsp.
    baking soda
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  • 1/2  tsp.
    salt
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  • 3/4  cup
    butter, softened
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  • 1  cup
    sugar
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  • 3 
    eggs
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  • 1  cup
    milk
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  • 2  cups
    fresh cranberries, chopped
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  • 2  Tbsp.
    sugar
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  • 2  tsp.
    finely shredded orange peel
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan; set aside. In bowl stir together flour, oats, baking powder, soda, and salt.
2.
In large mixing bowl beat butter with electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add the 1 cup sugar; beat until well combined. Add eggs; beat until well combined. Alternately add flour mixture and milk, beating on low speed after each addition until combined.
3.
Toss cranberries with 2 tablespoons sugar; fold into batter with orange peel. Spoon batter into prepared pan; spread evenly.
4.
Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool on rack. Prepare Orange Glaze; spoon over cooled cake. Let stand until glaze is set. Makes 12 servings.

Orange Glaze
In small bowl combine 1 cup powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel. Add 2 to 3 teaspoons orange juice to make drizzling consistency.
Nutrition information
Calories 374, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 318 mg, Carbohydrate 57 g, Total Sugar 31 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 6%, Calcium 6%, Iron 10%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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