Description
This delightful cranberry orange cake is a perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors.
Ingredients
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- 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
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and orange zest.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the cranberries. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- This cake pairs beautifully with a light dusting of powdered sugar on top.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg