Description
A delightful breakfast cake featuring the perfect balance of tangy cranberries and sweet orange, perfect for cozy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups Cranberries, fresh or frozen
- Zest from 1 large Orange
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking soda
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the orange zest and orange juice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently.
- Fold in the cranberries and Greek yogurt or sour cream.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added flavor, consider drizzling a glaze made of powdered sugar and orange juice on top. You can also enjoy it with whipped cream or a scoop of yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: breakfast cake, cranberry cake, orange cake, brunch recipe