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Cranberry Orange Pound Cake

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  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 1 hr 10 min
  • Servings 12
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Here's a new holiday dessert idea your entire clan will enjoy. Cranberries, dried apricots and orange zest make this sweet, moist pound cake a perfect ending to any festive meal.
Created Jul 22, 2009
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Ingredients

  • 1 pkg (510 g) Betty Crocker* Super Moist French Vanilla, Golden or White Cake Mix
  • 1 pkg (102 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) grated orange rind
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter, melted
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup (250 mL) milk
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) chopped frozen or fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup (250 mL) dried apricots, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup (250 mL) Betty Crocker* Creamy Deluxe or Whipped White or Vanilla Frosting
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) thawed frozen orange juice concentrate

Steps

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    1
    Heat oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease or spray one 12-cup (3 L) fluted tube pan (Bundt cake pan) or two 8x4-inch (1.5 L) loaf pans.
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    2
    In large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix and orange rind. Add melted butter, eggs and milk and beat according to package directions. Gently fold in chopped cranberries and apricots.
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    3
    Spoon batter into prepared pan(s), distributing evenly. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes in fluted tube pan, 50 to 55 minutes if using loaf pans, or until a toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
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    4
    Cool in pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely before glazing.

Expert Tips

  • Tip 1
    Tip: To Make Easy Orange Glaze: In small glass bowl or measuring cup, stir together frosting and orange juice concentrate. Microwave on medium power for 30 to 45 seconds or until it is a good consistency for drizzling. Using a spoon, drizzle evenly over the cooled cake(s).

Nutrition Information

230 Calories, 10g Total Fat, 2g Protein, 33g Total Carbs, 20g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12
Calories
230
Total Fat
10g
Saturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
70mg
Sodium
360mg
15%
Total Carbs
33g
Dietary Fiber
0g
Sugars
20g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6
6%
Calcium
6
6%
Iron
4
4%
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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