Cranberry Orange Cake
A delightful dessert that combines tart cranberries with the bright flavor of oranges, perfect for festive occasions or cozy afternoons.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange juice for frosting
- Orange zest for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a larger bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar using a mixer until light and fluffy (3 to 5 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the orange zest and fresh orange juice.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the fresh cranberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30 to 35 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and orange juice until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cake has completely cooled, frost it generously with the cream cheese frosting.
- Garnish your cake with orange zest.
Serving
- Slice the cake into portions and serve with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
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Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Don’t overmix the batter to prevent a dense cake. Cool completely before frosting.