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Cranberry Orange Cake

Cranberry Orange Cake

Easy pineapple condensed milk cake recipe. This moist, tropical dessert feels like a vacation. Perfect for a Cranberry Orange Cake alternative.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple well drained
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple well drained, for frosting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • 2 9-inch round cake pans
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, water, oil, and eggs to form a smooth batter.
  3. Divide the batter evenly between the two pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk and drained crushed pineapple.
  6. Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate and pour half of the condensed milk mixture over it.
  7. Repeat with the second layer and the remaining mixture.
  8. In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  9. Fold in the remaining drained crushed pineapple.
  10. Frost the cake with the prepared frosting and serve.
  11. Enjoy your tropical dessert!

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make sure to drain the pineapple thoroughly to prevent a soggy cake.
You can freeze unfrosted cake layers for up to 2 months if needed.
For a tropical twist, consider adding shredded coconut or using coconut oil.
This cake can be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day!
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