Cranberry Angel Dessert Recipe

Name: Cranberry Angel Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh cranberries; 12 unpeeled orange, seeded; 3 ounces cranberry Jell-O gelatin; ⅓ cup boiling water; ⅓ cup cold water; 16 ounces angel food cake mix; 2 (8 ounce) containersfrozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed; ½ teaspoon orange extract; fresh cranberries (to garnish) (optional); orange zest (to garnish) (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Add to a food processor 1 cup cranberries and orange half; process until coarse.
2
Place in a small bowl; cover and chill.
3
In a medium bowl, combine gelating and boiling watter; stir until gelatin dissolves and then stir in cold water.
4
Cover bowl and chill up to 2 hours.
5
Preheat oven at 350 degrees.
6
Line the bottom of a 13 x 9 inch cake pan with wax paper.
7
Prepare cake mix according to package directions and pour into lined cake pan.
8
Bake 30 to 35 minutes.
9
Cake should become golden brown on top and pull away from the sides of pan.
10
Cool cake in pan.
11
To finish off dessert, cut cake in half horizontally.
12
Place bottom layer on a serving plate.
13
Next, spread gelatin mixture over top that was made earlier.
14
Top off with other half of cake.
15
For icing, place whipped topping in a medium bowl.
16
Add orange extract and fold into topping.
17
Now ice cake.
18
Garnish sides of serving plate and down the center of cake with cranberries and orange zest.

318

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup fresh cranberries, 12 unpeeled orange, seeded, 3 ounces cranberry Jell-O gelatin, ⅓ cup boiling water, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Angel Dessert 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!

Cranberry Angel Dessert

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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