Cranberry Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Moist, Luscious, and Festive:
(12 servings)

Cake:
1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1&1/3 cups water
1/3 cup canola oil
3 eggs
1 T. grated orange peel
1 cup fresh* cranberries, coarsely chopped
1 cup finely chopped walnuts

Cream Cheese Frosting:
1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
3&1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 t. vanilla extract
1/2 t. grated orange peel
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 sec. Beat on med. for 2 mins. Stir in cranberries and walnuts. Pour into two greased floured 9" round baking pans. Bake at 350 for 30-35 mins. or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 mins. before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and orange peel; beat until blended. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Lay one round on top. Fill in the crack with frosting. Sprinkle with walnuts. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!

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