Cranberry Layer Cake

Submitted by Bonnie G #2

"This came from an email from Taste of Home and so easy starting with a cake box, but could easily use your own white cake recipes. Here's what it says "Cranberries, walnuts and homemade frosting make it taste so delicious that you'd never guess it starts with a convenient cake mix" think it's be a great cake for the Holidays."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 1 cake
• Serves: 12

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.