Cranberry Sauce Cake

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Servings: 16 Difficulty: Advanced
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A moist, tangy bundt cake with bright cranberry swirls and a zesty orange glaze.
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This Cranberry Sauce Cake is a surprisingly simple yet elegant dessert that balances the tartness of cranberries with the warmth of orange zest. Using a clever shortcut of mayonnaise for moisture, the crumb turns out incredibly tender and light without needing butter or eggs. The canned cranberry sauce swirls through the batter, creating beautiful ribbons of fruit flavor in every bite. Topped with a quick orange confectioner’s sugar glaze, it’s the perfect centerpiece for holiday gatherings or a cozy weekend afternoon tea. The combination of chewy walnuts and zesty citrus makes this a memorable treat that feels much more complex than it actually is to whip up.

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Cranberry Sauce Cake

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 16 Calories: 1457.5

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This Cranberry Sauce Cake is a surprisingly simple yet elegant dessert that balances the tartness of cranberries with the warmth of orange zest. Using a clever shortcut of mayonnaise for moisture, the crumb turns out incredibly tender and light without needing butter or eggs. The canned cranberry sauce swirls through the batter, creating beautiful ribbons of fruit flavor in every bite. Topped with a quick orange confectioner's sugar glaze, it&# 226;ÂÂs the perfect centerpiece for holiday gatherings or a cozy weekend afternoon tea. The combination of chewy walnuts and zesty citrus makes this a memorable treat that feels much more complex than it actually is to whip up.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the sugar, mayonnaise, orange extract, and orange juice to the dry ingredients.
  4. Stir in the cranberry sauce and orange zest, mixing until just combined and smooth.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped walnuts with a spatula.
  6. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom of a 10-inch tube pan.
  7. Spray the pan and parchment paper generously with nonstick cooking spray.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  11. Remove the cake from the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. While the cake cools, whisk together the confectioner's sugar, orange juice, and grated orange peel until smooth.
  13. Drizzle the orange glaze over the cooled cake before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 16

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1457.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46.9g73%
Saturated Fat 7.0g35%
Cholesterol 8.4mg3%
Sodium 246.5mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 239.2g80%
Dietary Fiber 9.5g38%
Sugars 94.6g
Protein 19.1g39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: cake, cranberry, orange, glaze, moist, holiday, dessert, bundt, mayonnaise, walnuts, easy, citrus, fruit, baking, gluten-free, vegan, christmas, thanksgiving, gluten, simple
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