Description
A delightful breakfast cake made with fresh cranberries and zesty orange juice, perfect for elevating your morning routine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped cranberries gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for several minutes in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Best served with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream. Can also be drizzled with a simple orange glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg