Canned Cranberry Chocolate Orange Cakes (for gifts)

Name: Canned Cranberry Chocolate Orange Cakes (for gifts)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups raw cranberries, coarsely chopped; ½ cup sugar; 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 ½ cups sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 1 ⅓ cups orange juice; ¼ cup oil (crisco or veggie); 1 tablespoon grated orange rind; 2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips; 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups raw cranberries, coarsely chopped
½ cup sugar
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 ⅓ cups orange juice
¼ cup oil (crisco or veggie)
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

1
Combine cranberries and sugar.
2
Set aside.
3
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in mixing bowl.
4
Stir well to blend.
5
Beat eggs, orange juice, oil and orange rind together.
6
Add dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
7
Fold in cranberry mixture, chocolate chips and nuts.
8
Divide batter into 8 well greased 10 oz cans.
9
Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes, or until cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean Cool 10 minutes, then run thin bladed knife around sides of tin to loosen.
10
turn out on to rack to cool completely.
11
Wrap and store overnight before slicing or freeze for later use.
12
When ready to give as gifts, decorate can with tinfoil and christmas stickers, return cake to can, seal ends of can with tinfoil, tie with ribbons OR wrap cake in colourful saran wrap, decorate with ribbons and bows.

1480

kcal

Calories

Fat

243

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups raw cranberries, coarsely chopped, ½ cup sugar, 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Canned Cranberry Chocolate Orange Cakes (for gifts) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!