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    Gluten Free Orange Cranberry Cake

    Dec 12, 2020 · Leave a Comment

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    a gluten free orange cranberry cake with cranberry filling and orange buttercream frosting

    This easy recipe for gluten free orange cranberry cake is a layer cake with cranberry jam filling and orange buttercream frosting. This moist cake uses sour cream and makes the best layer cake. You will love this cake recipe for Christmas or Thanksgiving!

    I use my Easy Gluten Free White Cake recipe for this cake. I love this recipe! It smells amazing when it's baking and is the perfect white cake to use whatever filling or frosting you desire.

    I filled this cake with my Gluten Free Cranberry Jam. This jam is the perfect mixture of tart and sweet! It is perfect on toast, waffles or in between layers of cake. I love making my own homemade jam so I know exactly what ingredients are used.

    I finished this cake with the recipe below for Orange Buttercream Frosting. This frosting has a hint of citrus. It is creamy and delicious!

    three slices of gluten free orange cranberry cake with cranberry jam filling and orange buttercream frosting on plates

    How do I make my gluten free cake more moist?

    Gluten free flours can be dry, so it's important to add moisture when converting a regular recipe to a gluten free recipe. For cakes it's best to add a bit of apple sauce or sour cream to the recipe to give the cake a higher moisture level. Using apple sauce or sour cream will keep the cake light and fluffy.

    I would start with ¼ cup of either the apple sauce or sour cream and see what your batter consistency is. If you aren't happy with that add a bit more. I would mix this added ingredient in by hand so you don't overheat your cake batter and make it flat.

    Do gluten free cakes take longer to bake?

    Yes, gluten free baking in general takes a little bit longer to bake than a cake made with regular wheat flour. However, gluten free baked goods tend to brown faster. So you will want to test the cake with a tooth pick in the center to make sure it's actually done even if it looks browned.

    Your cake should be a nice golden brown and a tooth pick inserted in the center of the cake should come out clean. You may need to bake your cake up to 5-8 minutes more. If your cake is already very brown, but not done in the center you will need to lower the oven temperature by 25 degrees and cook longer.

    If you like this recipe you might also enjoy:

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    Gluten Free Orange Buttercream


    • Author: Elaine VanVleck
    • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    • Yield: 2 - 9 inch cakes
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    This easy recipe for gluten free orange cranberry cake is a layer cake with cranberry jam filling and orange buttercream frosting. This moist cake uses sour cream and makes the best layer cake. You will love this cake recipe for Christmas or Thanksgiving!


    Ingredients

    Easy Gluten Free White Cake

    Gluten Free Cranberry Jam

    Orange Buttercream Frosting:
    1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
    1- 8 ounce package Cream Cheese, softened
    ½ tsp. Sea Salt
    3 cups Powdered Sugar
    2 Tbsp. Orange Juice
    1 tsp. Orange Peel, finely zested
    1-2 Tbsp. Milk, if needed to thin


    Instructions

    Make the layer cakes using the above recipe.

    Make the cranberry jam for filling using the recipe above.

    For the frosting beat the butter and cream cheese in your mixer until combined. Add salt, powdered sugar, orange juice and orange peel. Beat until combined and smooth.

    If the frosting is too thick for you add milk one tablespoon at a time until you get your desired consistency. 

    • Prep Time: 35 minutes
    • Cook Time: 45 minutes
    • Category: Cake
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: Gluten Free

    Keywords: gluten free, cake, cranberry, orange, orange zest, jam, sour cream, Christmas, Thanksgiving, buttercream, filling, layer cake, Christmas cake

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