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Cranberry Orange Cake

Brighten up your dessert table with this Cranberry Orange Cake, bursting with fresh cranberries and topped with a citrusy glaze. Perfect for brunch or holiday gatherings!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Slices
Calories 247 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons orange zest
  • ⅔ cup salted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 ¼ cups fresh cranberries
  • 1 ⅓ cups powdered sugar

Optional toppings

  • sugared cranberries
  • extra orange zest or slices

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x4-inch loaf pan with baking spray.
  • In a large bowl, beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and orange zest together until fragrant.
  • Mix in the softened butter until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
  • Gradually add half of the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
  • Add the Greek yogurt and orange juice, stirring until smooth.
  • Finish by adding the remaining dry ingredients and mix just until incorporated—avoid overmixing.
  • Gently fold in the fresh cranberries, then pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top bounces back when lightly tapped.
  • Let the cake cool completely before glazing.
  • To make the glaze, mix the powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons of fresh orange juice until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled cake.
  • Garnish with sugared cranberries and orange zest if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 149mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 373IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Fruit, Holidays, Party, Sweet Treat
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