Cranberry Cake with Tangerine Frosting

By gstark

The sweet and tart flavor combo in this Cranberry Cake with Tangerine Frosting is amazing!

Ingredients

• FROSTING:
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups Imperial Sugar® / Dixie Crystals® Granulated Sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 cups plus 2 tablespoons cake flour, divided
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups 2% milk
• 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons tangerine or orange juice
• 1/2 teaspoon grated tangerine or orange peel
• Optional toppings: sugared cranberries, candied tangerine or orange slices and red sprinkles

Details

Servings 16
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit.

Line the bottoms of two greased 8-in. square or 9-in. round baking pans with parchment paper; grease paper. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in vanilla.

In another bowl, mix 4 cups flour, baking powder and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. In a large bowl, toss cranberries with remaining flour; fold into batter.

Transfer to prepared pans. Bake at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks; remove parchment paper. Cool completely.

For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar, tangerine juice and peel. Spread between cake layers and over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

If desired, top with sugared cranberries, candied tangerines and sprinkles.