Cranberry Layer Cake

Name: Cranberry Layer Cake
Ingredients: 18 ounces white cake mix (regular size); 1 1/3 cups water; 1/3 cup canola oil; 3 eggs; 1 tablespoon grated orange peel; 1 cup cranberries, coarsely chopped; 1 cup finely chopped walnuts; CREAM CHEESE FROSTING; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel; 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

14 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

18 ounces white cake mix (regular size)
1 1/3 cups water
1/3 cup canola oil
3 eggs
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 cup cranberries, coarsely chopped
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients;
2

beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
3

Stir in cranberries and walnuts.
4

Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans.
5

Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
6

Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
7

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy.
8

Add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and orange peel; beat until blended. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with walnuts.
9

Refrigerate leftovers.