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Cranberry Orange Cake

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A moist and flavorful cake featuring tender layers of orange-flavored cake studded with tart cranberries and topped with an orange glaze or cream cheese frosting, perfect for holiday celebrations or any special occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • For the glaze or frosting: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons orange juice, 4 ounces cream cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan or two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each. Mix in vanilla extract and orange zest.
  4. Alternately add the flour mixture and sour cream to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
  5. Fold in cranberries gently to distribute evenly without breaking them.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan(s) and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes (or 30-35 minutes if using round pans) or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Allow cake to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar with orange juice until smooth, or prepare orange cream cheese frosting by beating cream cheese with powdered sugar and orange juice until fluffy.
  10. Drizzle glaze or spread frosting over cooled cake. Optional: garnish with additional cranberries or orange zest.

Notes

Use fresh cranberries for best texture; frozen can be used but may alter moisture slightly. Let the cake sit a day before serving to develop flavors. For a festive touch, garnish with sugared cranberries or orange zest.

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