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Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake

Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake | 5-Star Easy Holiday Success

A perfectly moist bundt cake bursting with fresh cranberries and bright orange zest, crowned with a luscious orange glaze. This show-stopping dessert combines tart cranberries with sweet citrus for an irresistible holiday treat.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x

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
  • 34 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, incorporating well after each addition.
  5. Mix in vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour (3 parts flour, 2 parts milk).
  7. Fold in fresh cranberries gently.
  8. Pour batter into prepared bundt pan, smoothing the top.
  9. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
  10. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Glaze:

  1. Mix powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest until smooth.
  2. 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
  • Author: Amian
  • 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