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Cranberry Orange Cake Recipe

Cranberry Orange Cake Recipe

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This cranberry orange cake combines fresh orange juice and zest with chopped cranberries and a lightly spiced batter. Baked in a loaf pan, the cake has a soft texture with tart cranberry pieces and fresh citrus flavor in every slice.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 Slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • cups fresh cranberries coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest
  • ¾ cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Whisk or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Citrus zester or fine grater
  • Loaf pan
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Add the softened butter to a large mixing bowl.
    Cranberry Orange Cake Recipe
  2. Add the granulated sugar to the butter.
    Cranberry Orange Cake Recipe
  3. Add the plain yogurt.
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  4. Add the freshly grated orange zest.
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  5. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
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  6. Pour in the fresh orange juice, egg and beat everything together until smooth and creamy.
    Cranberry Orange Cake Recipe
  7. In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  8. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
    Cranberry Orange Cake Recipe
  9. Fold in the coarsely chopped fresh cranberries until evenly distributed through the batter.
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  10. Transfer the batter to a prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  11. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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  12. Allow the cake to cool before removing it from the pan.
    Cranberry Orange Cake Recipe
  13. Slice and serve.
    Cranberry Orange Cake Recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSodium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28g

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