Cranberry Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Cranberry Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package white cake mix (regular size); 1-1/3 cups water; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1/3 cup canola oil; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed and coarsely chopped; 1 cup finely chopped walnuts; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1-1/3 cups water
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed and coarsely chopped
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Line bottoms of two greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Stir in cranberries and walnuts. Transfer batter to prepared pans.
2
Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely.
3
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and orange zest until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with walnuts. Refrigerate leftovers.
4
Wrap cooled cake layers, then cover securely in foil; freeze. To use, thaw cakes before unwrapping. Assemble as directed.

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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: 1 package white cake mix (regular size), 1-1/3 cups water, 3 large eggs, room temperature, 1/3 cup canola oil, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Layer Cake 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 Layer Cake

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