Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 oranges, zested and juiced (about 1/2 cup juice)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Orange Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3–4 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, incorporating well after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour (3 parts flour, 2 parts milk).
- Fold in fresh cranberries gently.
- Pour batter into prepared bundt pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Glaze:
- Mix powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest until smooth.
- Pour over cooled cake.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting
- Don’t overmix once flour is added
- Fresh cranberries work better than dried
- Cake can be made 1 day ahead
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Cookies, Baking, Desserts
- Method: Special Occasion: Christmas, Thanksgiving, Winter Holidays
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 386 kcal
- Sugar: 42 g
- Fat: 14 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 82 mg
Keywords: bundt cake, cranberry orange cake, holiday dessert, Christmas cake, winter dessert