Description
Cranberry Cake with Orange Glaze is a delightful dessert that combines the tartness of cranberries with a sweet citrus glaze, making it perfect for any festive occasion or cozy gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with milk or orange juice. Stir in cranberries and orange zest until evenly combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While the cake cools slightly, whisk powdered sugar with fresh orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over warm cake before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - For added texture, consider folding in chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans into the batter. - If desired, replace cranberries with blueberries for a different flavor twist.