Best Grand Marnier Cranberry Pound Cake Recipes

GRAND MARNIER CRANBERRY POUND CAKE

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This is a bit different than the usual pound cakes I've prepared. The combination of cranberries and orange liqueur is incredible. -Kathy Hunter, Woodland, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups dried cranberries
1/2 cup Grand Marnier (orange liqueur)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup orange yogurt
GLAZE:
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier (orange liqueur)
1-1/4 to 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan., In a microwave-safe bowl, toss cranberries with Grand Marnier; microwave, covered, on high just until heated through. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, beat butter, cream cheese and sugar until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to butter mixture alternately with yogurt, beating well after each addition. Drain cranberries; fold cranberries into batter., Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, mix Grand Marnier and enough confectioners' sugar to reach a drizzling consistency. Spoon over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

GRAND MARNIER CRANBERRY POUND CAKE

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This is a recipe I found on Taste of Home and it is delicious!!

Provided by Sue M

Categories Cakes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups dried cranberries
1/2 cup grand marnier (orange liqueur)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup (6 ounces) orange yogurt
1-1/4 to 1-1/2 cups confectioners sugar for the glaze
2 tablespoons grand marnier (orange liqueur) for the glaze

Steps:

1. In a microwave, heat cranberries and liqueur just until heated through. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to batter alternately with yogurt. Drain cranberries; fold into batter.
3. Transfer to a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Combine confectioners' sugar and liqueur; drizzle over cake.