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Cranberry Layer Cake

By: Sandy Burkett  
"'I adapted a Bundt cake recipe to create this layer cake,' says Sandy Burkett, Galena, Ohio. Cranberries, walnuts and homemade frosting make it taste so delicious that you'd never guess it starts with a convenient cake mix."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
  • 1 1/3 cups water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed and coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the first five ingredients; mix well. stir in the cranberries and walnuts. Pour into two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  2. For frosting, in a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla and orange peel until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with walnuts.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2006 by holland 
I made this cake for a Christmas party, and it was a big hit - the only dessert to be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2008 by TOMMYGRRL723 
I made this for the Thanksgiving get-together that I attended, and everyone loved it! So, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2009 by Kathy 
I have made this cake for several years and it is wonderful, you can entertain with it or just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2009 by CAY517 
Wonderful dessert...I will be making this at Christmas time! I made this cake for a church... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2009 by cooking42 
Completely refreshing and yummy. The only thing I did differently was add 1 cup of chopped... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2008 by wendyu 
Fantastic! Absoultely wonderful with fresh cranberries!!! The orange was a little... MORE

 
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