Cranberry Orange Cake Recipe

Name: Cranberry Orange Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size); 1-1/4 cups mayonnaise; 4 large eggs; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/3 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce; 1/4 cup cranberry juice; 4 teaspoons cranberry gelatin powder; 1/2 cup whipped topping; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme; 1/8 teaspoon almond extract; 1-1/2 cups whipped topping

Servings: persons

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1-1/4 cups mayonnaise
4 large eggs
1/4 cup orange juice
1/3 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/4 cup cranberry juice
4 teaspoons cranberry gelatin powder
1/2 cup whipped topping
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1-1/2 cups whipped topping

1
In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, mayonnaise, eggs and orange juice until well blended. Transfer to two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans.
2
Bake at 350u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3
For filling, in a large saucepan, bring cranberry sauce and juice to a boil; cook and stir until blended. Stir in gelatin powder until dissolved. Cool slightly; transfer to a small bowl. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. Fold in whipped topping and orange zest.
4
For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add marshmallow creme and extract; beat until smooth. Beat in whipped topping.
5
Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the filling. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread 2 cups frosting over top and sides of cake. Spread remaining filling over top of cake to within 1 in. of edges. Pipe remaining frosting around edge of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

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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 yellow cake mix (regular size), 1-1/4 cups mayonnaise, 4 large eggs, 1/4 cup orange juice, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Orange 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 Orange Cake

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