Cranberry Orange Cake
A delightful cake combining tart cranberries with zesty orange flavors for a refreshing treat.
Ingredients
For the cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Sifted
- 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 Freshly grated
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 cup fresh cranberries Chopped if large
For the frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange juice For frosting
- to taste orange zest For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a larger bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Mix in the orange zest and juice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in fresh cranberries.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Frosting
- While the cake bakes, prepare the frosting by beating together cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and orange juice until smooth.
- Once the cake has cooled completely, frost generously with the cream cheese mixture and garnish with orange zest.
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Notes
Ensure that butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before use for a smoother frosting. Experiment with adding nuts for texture.