Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake
A delightful dessert that combines the tartness of cranberries with the fresh brightness of oranges, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cranberries, rinsed and dried
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
Glaze Ingredients
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard Bundt pan thoroughly.
- In a small bowl, toss the cranberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to coat them lightly. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture turns light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and orange zest, and blend until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the remaining flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the cranberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Glazing
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with orange juice in a small bowl, adjusting the consistency as desired.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
Serve sliced, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Garnish with extra orange zest or fresh cranberries for enhanced presentation. Proper storage includes wrapping tightly to maintain moisture and can be refrigerated or frozen for extended freshness.