Cake Mix Orange Cranberry Cake

Tuesday, October 8, 2024
During the fall and holiday season, this is the tastiest little mini loaf around with festive colorful cranberries and the scent and taste of cinnamon it's a winning combination.

This cranberry orange cake highlights seasonal flavors that are easy to make using a cake mix, plus it's so moist and so festive.

If you need a hard-to-buy gift during the holidays, this cake is perfect for gift-giving and can be made into a large loaf, mini loaves, muffins, or even holiday specialty-shaped tins.

We enjoy this cake any time of the day with any hot beverage and it's certainly one of the best fall-flavored citrusy cakes.

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Easy Tips for Making Cranberry Orange Cake Mix Cake

  • preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease whatever pan or pans you're using 
  • beat all the ingredients together except the berries until smooth
  • gently fold in the berries and any mix-in suggestions (shown below)
  • baking times will vary depending on the pans you're using
  • use the toothpick method to ensure the center is cooked all the way


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Shopping Ingredients in this recipe measurements are in the printable recipe card below


  • yellow cake mix
  • vanilla instant pudding
  • milk
  • eggs
  • cranberries
  • orange juice
  • butter
  • orange zest

cranberries coarsely chopped and oranges


Tips

  • always preheat oven
  • a full loaf, bundt cake, can be made instead of  12 mini loaves
  • keep wrapped in a cool place after baking or freeze
  • sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on the icing before or after baking with a light icing
  • coarsely chop cranberries
  • muffins can be made in muffin tins
  • another fruit can be substituted 
  • for chocolate fans add mini chocolate chips to the batter
  • add chopped pecans or another nut you prefer
  • add coconut to the batter before baking


cake mix cranberry orange bread made with a cake mix


Tools You Will Need


  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Muffin, loaf, or mini loaf pans, bundt pans, cake pans, all can be used
  • Whisks
  • Cooking spray
  • wax paper to invert  whole loaf or mini bread cakes onto and freezer bags for mini-sized loaves


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Substitutions for Fruits

  1. blueberries
  2. raspberries
  3. dates chopped
  4. diced peaches
  5. diced apples


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Yield: 12
Author: Claudia Lamascolo
Cake Mix Orange Cranberry Bread

Cake Mix Orange Cranberry Bread

Orange Cranberry Cake made with a doctored cake mix. A delicious sweet and tart cake and perfect for the holidays.
Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 65 MinTotal time: 1 H & 20 M

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow cake mix
  • 1 box (3.4 oz) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons of orange juice from fresh oranges
  • 1 cup butter, softened (2 sticks)
  • 2 large grated oranges zested
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh chopped cranberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease muffins or mini loaf pans ( this recipe can also be made in a greased cake or bundt pan to allow for more baking time)
  2. Cream the butter with the dry cake mix slowly adding milk a little at a time.
  3. Stir in the orange juice and peel.
  4. Beat using an electric mixer for around 2 to 3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  5. Fold in the cranberries by hand.
  6. Pour into a prepared grease pan of choice.
  7. Bake for around 20 to 25 minutes depending on the size pan you've used (this time is for a mini loaf pan).
  8. Use the toothpick method in the center to see if it comes out clean.
  9. Cool for around 10 minutes before removing from the pan.
  10. The cake tastes great served alone, drizzled with light powdered sugar, and orange juice icing, dusted with powdered sugar, topped with whipped cream or a scoop of your favorite ice cream.

Notes

Tips

  • always preheat oven
  • a full loaf, bundt cake, can be made instead of 12 mini loaves
  • keep wrapped in a cool place after baking or freeze
  • sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on the icing before or after baking with a light icing
  • coarsely chop cranberries
  • muffins can be made in muffin tins
  • another fruit can be substituted 
  • for chocolate fans add mini chocolate chips to the batter
  • add chopped pecans or another nut you prefer
  • add coconut to the batter before baking


Substitutions for Fruits

  1. blueberries
  2. raspberries
  3. dates chopped
  4. diced peaches
  5. diced apples


Nutrition Facts

Calories

367

Fat (grams)

19 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

11 g

Carbs (grams)

46 g

Fiber (grams)

1 g

Net carbs

45 g

Sugar (grams)

27 g

Protein (grams)

4 g

Sodium (milligrams)

515 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

98 mg

The default measuring system for this website is US Customary. Unit conversions are provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. While we strive to provide accurate unit conversions, please be aware that there may be some discrepancies.



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