Decadent Cranberry Orange Layer Cake with Zesty Buttercream
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Author:souzanfood
Total Time:1 hour
Yield:8 servings 1x
Description
Savor a rich cranberry orange layer cake featuring a zesty citrus buttercream perfect for special occasions or a delightful dessert treat
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder
½ teaspoon of baking soda
½ teaspoon of salt
¾ cup of unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups of granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
¾ cup of buttermilk
1 cup of fresh cranberries
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of 1 orange
1 cup of unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream)
4–5 cups of powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons of orange juice (for buttercream)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
Alternately add in the buttermilk and dry ingredients into the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
Gently fold in the cranberries and orange zest.
Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add in powdered sugar, alternating with orange juice until you reach your desired consistency.
Place one layer on a serving platter, spread buttercream on top, and gently place the second layer on top. Frost with the remaining buttercream.
Notes
A delightful layer cake featuring the vibrant flavors of cranberry and orange, topped with velvety citrus buttercream. Perfect for family gatherings and cozy weekend baking.
