Description
Cranberry Orange Cake is a delightful dessert that brings together the tartness of fresh cranberries and the bright zest of oranges. Moist and flavorful, this cake is perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy afternoons at home. Topped with a glossy orange glaze, each slice offers a burst of flavor that warms the heart and tantalizes the taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh orange juice (about 2 oranges)
- Zest from 2 oranges
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream softened butter and sugar in another bowl until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in orange zest.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with alternating additions of orange juice; fold in cranberries gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg