Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake: A Bright and Easy Morning Treat
A delicious and vibrant cake that combines the tartness of cranberries with the zest of oranges, perfect for a delightful breakfast treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar, then add eggs, orange juice, and zest.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in cranberries.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For an extra touch, glaze the cake with a mixture of powdered sugar and orange juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Cranberry, Orange, Breakfast, Cake, Recipe