Cranberry Layer Cake - #

By jann

Ingredients

• Cake:
• 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) white cake mix
• 1-1/3 cups water
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed and coarsely chopped
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
• Frosting:
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon Spice Islands® pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
• 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in cranberries and walnuts. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans.
Bake at 350° 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.

Frosting:
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and orange peel; beat until blended. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with walnuts. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 12 servings.




Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 608 calories,