CRANBERRY ORANGE CAKE

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Baking Time: 45 minutes

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• Zest of 1 orange

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

2. Prepare Dry Ingredients:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar:

• In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add Wet Ingredients:

• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and orange zest.

5. Alternate Dry Ingredients and Sour Cream:

• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

6. Fold in Cranberries:

• Gently fold in the cranberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

7. Bake:

• Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Make the Glaze:

• While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, fresh orange juice, and orange zest until smooth.

9. Cool and Glaze:

• Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.

10. Serve:

• Once the glaze has set, slice and serve the Cranberry Orange Cake. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (per serving):

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 5g
• Fat: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 47g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 28g

This delightful Cranberry Orange Cake is perfect for any occasion!