Description
Cranberry Orange Snacking Cake is a delightful treat that beautifully combines the tartness of cranberries with the zesty brightness of fresh oranges. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for brunch, an afternoon snack, or any gathering, filling your home with an enchanting aroma as it bakes. Each slice offers a moist texture and vibrant colors, ensuring it’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Surprise your guests or enjoy it solo; this cake is sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in orange juice and zest.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed. Fold in dried cranberries.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before slicing into square pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg