Description
A moist and flavorful cranberry orange cake with a citrusy aroma and tart cranberries.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and milk, starting and ending with flour.
- Fold in chopped cranberries.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for best flavor.
- If using frozen cranberries, thaw and pat dry.
- Dust with powdered sugar for garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cranberry orange cake, holiday dessert, citrus cake, easy cake recipe