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Cranberry Orange Layer Cake with Citrus Buttercream

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A delightful blend of moist cake layers infused with citrus and tart cranberries, topped with a zesty Citrus Buttercream.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest (for buttercream)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, incorporating each fully before adding the next. Stir in the orange zest and vanilla extract.
  4. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk.
  6. Fold in the chopped cranberries into the batter.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Cool the cakes in their pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.
  10. Beat the softened butter in a bowl for the buttercream until creamy.
  11. Add the powdered sugar gradually, mixing until smooth.
  12. Add the orange juice, lemon juice, and orange zest; beat until fluffy.
  13. Layer the cakes with buttercream and frost the top and sides.
  14. Decorate as desired and enjoy!

Notes

Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. If fresh cranberries are hard to find, frozen cranberries work as a great substitute.

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