Cranberry Cake With Tangerine Frosting Recipe

Name: Cranberry Cake With Tangerine Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 cups plus 2 tablespoons cake flour, divided; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups 2% milk; 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries; 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons tangerine or orange juice; 1/2 teaspoon grated tangerine or orange zest; Optional toppings: sugared cranberries, candied tangerine; orange slices and red sprinkles

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups plus 2 tablespoons cake flour, divided
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups 2% milk
4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons tangerine or orange juice
1/2 teaspoon grated tangerine or orange zest
Optional toppings: sugared cranberries, candied tangerine
orange slices and red sprinkles

1
Line the bottoms of 2 greased 8-in. square or 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in vanilla.
2
In another bowl, mix 4 cups flour, baking powder and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. In a large bowl, toss cranberries with remaining flour; fold into batter.
3
Transfer to prepared pans. Bake at 400u00b0 for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks; remove parchment. Cool completely.
4
For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar, tangerine juice and zest. Spread between cake layers and over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.
5
If desired, top with sugared cranberries, candied tangerines and sprinkles.

2439

kcal

Calories

Fat

407

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter, softened, 2 cups sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 4 cups plus 2 tablespoons cake flour, divided, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Cake With Tangerine Frosting 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.

Cranberry Cake With Tangerine Frosting

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