"I made this for a holiday dinner with my family. Everyone loved the cran-orange flavor and the sweet glaze drizzled on top. For a fun variation, add 2/3 cup flaked sweetened coconut when including the orange juice to the batter, and sprinkle the finished cake with toasted coconut. —Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup butter, softened
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1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
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2 cups sugar
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6 large eggs, room temperature
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3 tablespoons orange juice, divided
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4 teaspoons grated orange zest
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
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1/2 cup dried cherries
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GLAZE:
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1 cup confectioners' sugar
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1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
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4 to 5 teaspoons orange juice