Description
A moist and fluffy breakfast cake featuring a delightful blend of tart cranberries and zesty orange, perfect for holiday gatherings or any cozy morning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Zest of one orange
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine fresh cranberries with 1/4 cup sugar and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and remaining granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and orange juice.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and orange zest. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the sugared cranberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt or a drizzle of honey. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg