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Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (250g)
- 1⅓ cup superfine sugar (250g)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 clementine or mandarin orange
- 1¾ cup all-purpose flour (250g)
- 2½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (100g), plus extra for decoration
- 2 cups full-fat cream cheese (400g)
- 1¼ cup heavy whipping cream (300 ml)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (65g)
- 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange-flavored liqueur (like Cointreau or Grand Marnier)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease two 8-inch baking pans.
- Cream softened butter with superfine sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, followed by vanilla extract and orange zest.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined.
- Fold in fresh cranberries carefully.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes; cool in pans for 20 minutes.
- For frosting, whip cream cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, orange juice, and liqueur until stiff.
- Fold in whipped cream to create fluffy frosting.
- Layer the cake with frosting between layers and coat the top and sides.
- Decorate with reserved frosting and fresh cranberries.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for the best texture.
Fresh cranberries yield the best flavor.
For variations, try using mixed berries or different citrus zests.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 43
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 95