YUMMY CHRISTMAS CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESECAKE

DIY CHRISTMAS CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE CAKE

When it comes to Christmas, there are several variations of cake that could immediately brighten the day despite how rainy or snowy it may seem. This Christmas Cranberry Cream Cheese Cake is definitely one of the must tries when it comes to indulging in Christmas desserts.

CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE CAKE RECIPE

Cranberry Cheese Cake

• Prep time - 20 minutes
• Bake time - 30 minutes
• Servings - 12

REQUIRED INGREDIENTS

• 1 package red velvet cake mix
• 1-1/3 cups water
• 3 large eggs
• 1/3 cup canola oil (rapeseed oil)
• 1 tbsp grated orange zest
• 1 cup fresh cranberry sauce
• 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

• 1 package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3-1/2 cups icing sugar
• 1/2 tsp grated orange zest
• 1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped

METHOD

Preheat oven to 350°.
Line bottoms of two greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper.
In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Stir in cranberry sauce and walnuts. Transfer batter to prepared pans.
Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing the paper. Cool completely.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in icing sugar and orange zest until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of the cake.

IN CONCLUSION

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