Orange Cranberry Cake: The Best Homemade Dessert Delight
Delight in the flavors of this Orange Cranberry Cake, a perfect blend of citrus and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together orange juice, melted butter, and eggs.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Gently fold in the cranberries and orange zest.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- For a sweeter cake, you may add more sugar to the batter.
- This cake pairs well with a cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg