🍒 Festive Cranberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting 🎄🍰
This Festive Cranberry Cake is a moist, flavorful dessert that’s perfect for the holiday season. With a sweet cranberry filling, a smooth cream cheese frosting, and a touch of orange zest, it’s a gorgeous addition to any Christmas dinner or holiday gathering. The cake is light, yet rich with cranberry goodness, and the fluffy topping adds just the right amount of sweetness. A truly festive treat to share with family and friends! 🎄✨
🧾 Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 box white cake mix (≈15 oz) 🥣
- 3 large eggs 🥚
- ½ cup vegetable oil 🛢️
- 1 cup water 💧
For the Cranberry Filling:
- 1 can (14 oz) cranberry sauce (whole berry or jellied) 🍇
- ½ cup cranberry juice 🥤
- ¼ cup sugar 🍬
For the Topping:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀
- 1 cup powdered sugar 🍚
- 2 cups whipped topping (or whipped cream) 🍨
- Fresh cranberries 🍒 (optional, for garnish)
- Orange zest 🍊 (optional, for decoration)
⏱️ Timing
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 25–30 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: ~2 hours
- Servings: 12–16 servings
