Holiday Cranberry Cake Recipe

Summary

CuisineCourse
MethodDish
SpecialityMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Cake flour2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Baking powder1 Teaspoon
 Baking soda1/2 Teaspoon
 Salt1 Pinch
 2 tsp orange peel granules
 Butter margarine4 Teaspoon
 Sugar1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 12 pkts. concentrated acesulfame-K
 Cranberries2 Cup (16 tbs), frozen
 Egg substitute1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 3/4 cup nonfat sugar-free plain yogurt
 Triple sec1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Vanilla extract1 Teaspoon
 Glaze
 2 oz. nonfat cream cheese
 1 tsp concentrated aspartame
 Skim milk2 Teaspoon
 Clear vanilla extract1/2 Teaspoon

Directions

Sift together the first four ingredients, add the orange peel, and set aside.
With an electric mixer, soften the margarine.
Add the sugar and acesulfame-K and beat for a few minutes.
Add the egg substitute slowly and beat.
Alternately add the flour mixture and the yogurt, liqueur, and vanilla extract.
Beat for a few minutes, then fold in the cranberries.
Pour the batter into a tube pan that has been coated with non-stick cooking spray.
Bake in a preheated 350°F (180°C) oven for 45 minutes.
Cool and then remove from the pan.
Prepare the glaze and drizzle it over the top of the cake.
To make the glaze, soften the cream cheese by microwaving it for about 20 seconds or by heating it in a saucepan over very low heat.
Set aside.
Use a wire whisk to combine the other ingredients; then whisk in the softened cream cheese for a few minutes until it is creamy.
Use large spoon to drizzle glaze over top of the cake.
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