CRANBERRY CAKE WITH ORANGE SAUCE

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I love the tart cranberry flavor of this cheery cake. Served with a warm citrus sauce, it makes a wonderful treat to share at get-togethers with family and friends. -Shirley Dehler of Columbus, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups cake flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
ORANGE SAUCE:
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons orange juice
4 teaspoons butter
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon orange extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with milk. Fold in cranberries., Transfer to a 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool on a wire rack., For sauce, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan. Gradually add water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the orange juice, butter, orange zest and extract; mix well. Serve warm sauce over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.