Cranberry Cake with Orange Glaze
Cranberry Cake with Orange Glaze is a delightful dessert that perfectly balances tart cranberries with a sweet, zesty orange glaze. This moist and fluffy cake is a festive treat, perfect for brunches or family gatherings. With its vibrant colors and inviting aroma, it’s sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in orange zest.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry mixture, gently folding in cranberries.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before glazing.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with fresh orange juice until smooth and drizzle over the cooled cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg