Grand Marnier Cranberry Pound Cake Recipe

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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

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Grand Marnier Cranberry Pound Cake Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake 55 min. + cooling

Yield: 12 Servings

15 55 70

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 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
GLAZE:
1-1/4 to 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier (orange liqueur)

Directions

In a microwave, heat cranberries and liqueur just until heated through. Set aside.
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.
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.
Combine confectioners' sugar and liqueur; drizzle over cake. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 567 calories, 16 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 112 mg cholesterol, 325 mg sodium, 94 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Grand Marnier Cranberry Pound Cake in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2011, p131