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!
