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Cranberry Orange Layer Cake with Citrus Buttercream

Cranberry Orange Layer Cake with Citrus Buttercream Bliss

This Cranberry Orange Layer Cake with Citrus Buttercream is a delightful blend of citrus and tart flavors, perfect for festive occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt optional for low-sodium version
  • 1.75 cups Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 4 large Eggs or flax eggs
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or homemade buttermilk
  • 1 cup Orange Juice fresh or bottled
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
For the Citrus Buttercream
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar or sugar alternative
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 2-4 tablespoons Orange Juice to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Zest for flavor
For the Cranberry Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh Cranberries or blueberries
  • 0.75 cups Sugar adjust to taste
  • 0.5 cup Orange Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Spatula
  • cake pans
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake for 22-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Prepare the cranberry filling by simmering cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and zest until thickened.
  8. For the buttercream, beat the softened butter with powdered sugar and orange juice and zest until fluffy.
  9. Assemble the cake by layering the cake, buttercream, and cranberry filling, frosting the top and sides.
  10. Garnish with extra cranberries or orange zest if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients, especially butter and eggs, are at room temperature for optimal mixing.

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