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Cranberry Orange Cake

Cranberry Orange Cake: A Fresh Twist for Sweet Celebrations

This Cranberry Orange Cake is a delightful blend of tart cranberries and zesty oranges, perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Fresh Cranberries
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Whole wheat can be used.
  • 1.5 cups Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Zest Use a microplane for fine zest.
  • 1 cup Orange Juice Fresh-squeezed is best.
  • 0.5 cups Butter Softened.
  • 3 large Large Eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Eyeball for convenience.
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Homemade or store-bought.
  • 2 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream Pair alongside.

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Whisk
  • cooling rack

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one by one, mixing until just combined.
  4. Stir in orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing gently.
  6. Fold in cranberries gently to preserve their shape.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and be gentle when mixing cranberries. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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