Grandma's Cranberry Orange Cake

Grandma's Cranberry Orange Cake

A moist, flavorful cake that is perfect for impressing company at your family's Thanksgiving feast! This recipe has been in my family for ages, and I make it every year to wide acclaim.

Prep Time
40 min
Cook Time
65 min
Total Time
120 min
Servings
12

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside.'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'In a large bowl, mix together 1 cup of white sugar, 1/3 cup of orange juice, eggs, buttermilk, cranberry liqueur, and vegetable oil using an electric mixer.'}

  3. 3

    {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Add the dry ingredients and mix just until moistened. Fold in the chopped dates, cranberries and orange zest. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.'}

  4. 4

    {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted into the crown of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan set over a wire rack for 15 to 20 minutes.'}

  5. 5

    {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Remove the cake from the pan and place on a serving plate. In a small saucepan, stir together 1 cup of orange juice and 3/4 cup of white sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.'}

  6. 6

    {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Use a turkey baster or large spoon to drizzle the sauce over the cake. Poke the cake with a fork or skewer to help it absorb all of the sauce, or until the cake is thoroughly moistened.'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)

408
Calories
5 g
Protein
65 g
Carbs
15 g
Fat
2 g
Fiber
218 mg
Sodium
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/55378/grandmas-cranberry-orange-cake/
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