Cranberry Layer Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    18 ounces white cake mix (regular size)
    1 1/3 cups water
    1/3 cup canola oil
    3 eggs
    1 tablespoon grated orange peel
    1 cup cranberries, coarsely chopped
    1 cup finely chopped walnuts
    CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
    8 ounces cream cheese, softened
    1/2 cup butter, softened
    3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
    1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
Preparation
    In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients;
    beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
    Stir in cranberries and walnuts.
    Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans.
    Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
    Cool for 10 minutes 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. Sprinkle with walnuts.
    Refrigerate leftovers.

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