Cranberry Christmas Cake
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4.5
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Excellent
Cranberry Christmas Cake
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Cranberry Christmas cake is a show-stopping dessert you have got to try this holiday season! It's an amazing white cake filled with cranberries and topped with indulgent white chocolate buttercream!
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ Cups granulated sugar
- zest of 2 oranges
- 2 ¼ Cups cake flour divided
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- ½ Teaspoon baking soda
- ½ Teaspoon salt
- 1 Cup buttermilk
- ¼ Cup fresh orange juice
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla
- ½ Cup vegetable oil
- 4 egg whites
- 1 ½ Cup fresh or frozen cranberries
White Chocolate Buttercream
- 12 Ounces white chocolate
- 1 1/2 Cup unsalted butter Softened
- 3 Cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 Teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Dash salt
- 1 Tablespoon heavy cream
- sugared cranberries for garnish
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease 2, 8 inch round cake pans and set aside.
- In a small bowl combine the sugar with the zest of the oranges until fragrant.
- In a large bowl whisk together the orange sugar, 2 cups of flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- To the same bowl add the buttermilk, orange juice, vanilla, and oil and beat with the paddle attachment of a stand mixer or a hand mixer just until fully combined.
- In another bowl whip the egg whites until medium-stiff peaks form. Fold ⅓ of the egg whites into the cake batter to loosen it up, followed by the remaining egg whites. Fold until only a few streaks of egg whites remain.
- Toss the cranberries with the remaining ¼ cup of flour. Fold into the cake batter until just combined.
- Separate the cake batter evenly into the two cake pans and bake for about 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean and the center of the cake springs back when lightly pressed. Let cool completely before frosting. Top with sugared cranberries and enjoy!
White Chocolate Buttercream
- In a small bowl melt the white chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals. Allow the fully melted chocolate to cool down for at least 10 minutes until it is room temperature, not warm to the touch.
- In a large bowl add the softened butter and beat for 2-3 minutes until smooth and light. Reduce the mixer speed to low and slowly add in the cooled white chocolate until fully combined and smooth.
- Add in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt and mix on low until nearly completely absorbed before increasing the speed to high. Whip for 2-3 minutes until smooth and fluffy. Add the tablespoon of heavy cream and mix on medium speed until smooth and silky.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
12slices
Calories
682kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
91g
(30%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
212mg
(9%)
Potassium
269mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
73g
(146%)
Vitamin A
780IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
136mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12slices of cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 682 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 12slices | |
| Calories | 682kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 91g | 30% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 212mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 269mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 73g | 146% |
| Vitamin A | 780IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.5
6 reviews
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