Description
Cranberry Cake with Orange Glaze is a delightful dessert that combines tart cranberries with a sweet, zesty orange glaze, creating a moist and fluffy cake perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until fully blended.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined. Gently fold in cranberries.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before drizzling with orange glaze.
- In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar with fresh orange juice until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider adding orange zest to the glaze. This recipe can be adapted by substituting cranberries with blueberries or diced apples.