Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of tart cranberries and sweet oranges with this top-rated Cranberry Orange Cake Recipe. A comforting dessert sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
– 1 tablespoon orange zest
– 1/2 cup orange juice
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round baking pan.
2. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. 3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
4. 4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in the cranberries, orange zest, and orange juice.
5. 5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. 6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
For a tart and tangy glaze, mix together 1 cup powdered sugar and 2-3 tablespoons orange juice. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American