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Cheesy Chicken Rice Casserole

Cheesy Chicken Rice Casserole

Bake an easy cranberry orange cake with fresh citrus and tart berries. This moist bundt cake is perfect for holidays, potlucks, or gifting. Simple recipe with pro tips.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup shortening or substitute with more butter
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup orange juice (fresh is best!)
  • 1 bag cranberries (about 12 oz) frozen works perfectly

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • 12-cup Bundt pan
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Cream the butter, shortening, and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl and mix with the butter mixture alternately with the orange juice.
  4. Fold in the cranberries carefully using a spatula.
  5. Grease and flour a bundt pan, then pour the batter into it.
  6. Bake at 325°F (163°C) for about 1 hour and 15 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before flipping onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For the best flavor, add a tablespoon of fresh orange zest to the batter. If you're missing shortening, just substitute with more butter for a richer cake. This cake stores well at room temperature for up to 3 days and improves in flavor on the second day. For longer storage, you can freeze it for up to 3 months. Enjoy variations by adding nuts, or switching up the flour for whole wheat or a gluten-free blend if needed.
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