Description
Orange Cranberry Cake is a delightful dessert that harmonizes the zesty brightness of oranges with the tartness of cranberries. Each slice features a moist, buttery texture that melts in your mouth, making it perfect for festive gatherings or cozy weeknight indulgences. With its vibrant colors and irresistible aroma, this cake not only tastes incredible but also adds a stunning visual appeal to any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 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 fresh or frozen cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in orange juice and zest.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in cranberries gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg