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Cranberry Orange Layer Cake with Citrus Buttercream delights!

Cranberry Orange Layer Cake with Citrus Buttercream
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Moist, tangy, velvety and unbelievably elegant, this Cranberry Orange Layer Cake with Citrus Buttercream is perfect for holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 3/4 cup sugar (for filling)
  • 1/4 cup orange juice (for filling)
  • 1 tsp orange zest (for filling)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (for buttercream)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (for buttercream)
  • 2 tbsp orange juice (for buttercream)
  • 1 tsp orange zest (for buttercream)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for buttercream)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well. Mix in orange zest, juice, and vanilla.
  4. Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.
  5. Divide batter evenly into pans. Bake 22–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  6. In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and zest. Cook over medium heat until berries burst and mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. Cool completely.
  7. Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, orange juice, zest, and vanilla. Beat until fluffy and smooth.
  8. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thin layer of buttercream, then spoon cranberry filling on top. Repeat with remaining layers. Frost the outside with buttercream. Garnish with fresh cranberries and orange zest if desired.

Notes

  • Always cool cranberry compote fully before layering.
  • Zest oranges before juicing to get the most flavor.
  • Can be made a day ahead; refrigerate and bring to room temperature before serving.

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