Description
Fresh Cranberry Cake is a delightful dessert that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors. Bursting with vibrant cranberries and infused with a hint of citrus zest, this moist cake promises to impress at any gathering or during cozy nights in. Serve it warm with ice cream or enjoy it cold as a refreshing snack—each slice is sure to brighten your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and orange zest until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in fresh cranberries using a spatula.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg