Grandma's Cranberry Orange Cake

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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.

Submitted by STACEYO
Published on June 18, 2020
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Prep Time:
40 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 to 10 - inch tube cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ⅓ cup orange juice

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 2 tablespoons cranberry-flavored liqueur

  • ¾ cup vegetable oil

  • 1 cup chopped dates

  • 1 cup fresh cranberries

  • 2 tablespoons grated orange zest

  • 1 cup orange juice

  • ¾ cup white sugar

Directions

  1. 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. 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. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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. 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

408 Calories
15g Fat
65g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 408
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 218mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 65g 24%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 43g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 17mg 18%
Calcium 60mg 5%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 231mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.