
This Cranberry Orange Cake is a moist, tender cake bursting with zesty orange flavor and tart cranberries! 🍊❤️ Perfect for the holidays or any time you crave a fresh, citrusy dessert. Topped with a sweet orange glaze, this cake is a showstopper that’s as delicious as it is beautiful!
🥄 Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (from 1-2 oranges)
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (do not thaw if frozen)
For the Orange Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- ½ teaspoon orange zest
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Oven & Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9-inch bundt pan or loaf pan.
Step 2: Make the Batter
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
- Mix in sour cream or Greek yogurt until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined (don’t overmix!).
- Gently fold in cranberries.
Step 3: Bake the Cake
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 4: Make the Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest until smooth.
- Drizzle over the cooled cake and let set before slicing.
Step 5: Enjoy!
- Slice, serve, and savor the perfect balance of citrus and cranberry flavors! 🍊✨
🍰 Tips for the Best Cranberry Orange Cake
✔️ Use fresh orange zest for the best citrus flavor.
✔️ Toss cranberries in 1 tablespoon of flour before adding to the batter to prevent sinking.
✔️ Don’t overmix the batter—this keeps the cake soft and tender.
✔️ For extra crunch, add chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter.
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