Cranberry-Orange Snacking Cake Recipe | Epicurious

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Photo of a canned cranberry sauce loaf on a wooden cutting board.

Photo & Food Styling by Kendra Vaculin

Use a can of cranberry sauce left over from Thanksgiving to make the jam swirl topping of this simple cake. It’s perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.

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