Cranberry Christmas Cake 🎄🍰
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
1 ½ Cups Granulated Sugar
Zest of 2 Oranges
2 ¼ Cups Cake Flour (divided)
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
½ Teaspoon Baking Soda
½ Teaspoon Salt
1 Cup Buttermilk
¼ Cup Fresh Orange Juice
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
½ Cup Vegetable Oil
4 Egg Whites
1 ½ Cups Fresh or Frozen Cranberries
White Chocolate Buttercream:
12 Ounces White Chocolate
1 ½ Cups Unsalted Butter (Softened)
3 Cups Powdered Sugar
1 ½ Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1 Dash Salt
1 Tablespoon Heavy Cream
Sugared Cranberries for Garnish
Instructions:
For the Cake:
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease 2, 8-inch round cake pans.
In a small bowl, combine sugar with orange zest until fragrant.
In a large bowl, whisk together orange sugar, 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add buttermilk, orange juice, vanilla, and oil. Beat until fully combined.
Whip egg whites until medium-stiff peaks form. Fold into the cake batter.
Toss cranberries with the remaining ¼ cup of flour. Fold into the batter.
Divide batter into the cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool completely before frosting.
For the White Chocolate Buttercream:
Melt white chocolate in the microwave and let it cool to room temperature.
In a large bowl, beat softened butter until smooth and light.
Add cooled white chocolate, mixing until fully combined and smooth.
Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Mix until nearly absorbed, then increase speed to high. Whip for 2-3 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
Add a tablespoon of heavy cream and mix until smooth and silky.
Top the cake with sugared cranberries and enjoy the festive flavor! 🎄🍰 #ChristmasBaking #HolidayTreats