Easy Orange Cranberry Cake

 Who says baking has to be complicated?  With the convenience of modern ingredients, you can whip up a delicious dessert in under 30 minutes!  This orange cranberry cake starts with a yellow cake mix, but a few simple tweaks make it taste like it’s made from scratch.

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 box yellow cake mix (any brand)
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup fresh orange juice (or canned orange juice)
• 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
• 1/2 cup melted butter or vegetable oil
• 2 tsp of spices, such as cinnamon, pumpkin spice or nutmeg

For the Glaze:

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons orange juice

Preparing the Pan:

• Butter and flour a 13” x 9” cake pan or a tube cake pan.

Directions:

1. Preparing the Cake:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Combine the cake mix, eggs, orange juice, oil, melted butter, and chopped cranberries in a mixing bowl.
• Using a hand mixer, beat the mixture until smooth and well combined.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

2. Baking:

• Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes clean.
• Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing.

3. Making the Glaze:

• Whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice in a small bowl until smooth.  Adjust the consistency by adding more orange juice (if needed) for a pourable glaze.

4. Glazing the Cake:

• Once the cake is completely cool, spread the glaze evenly. Let it set before serving.

Enjoy this easy, citrusy treat perfect for any occasion!