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Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake

Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake for Zesty Morning Joy

This delightful Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake offers a perfect blend of zesty orange and tart cranberry flavors for a refreshing breakfast treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can be reduced
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter or coconut oil
  • 2 large Eggs or flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest fresh zest preferred
  • 2 cups Fresh Cranberries or dried as substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure for better flavor
For the Glaze (optional)
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice milk can substitute for creamier glaze

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Hand Mixer
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream the unsalted butter until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well, and stir in fresh orange zest.
  4. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients and gently mix in the fresh cranberries.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack. Mix powdered sugar with fresh orange juice for the glaze and drizzle over the cake.
  7. Slice and serve the cake warm or at room temperature, perfect with a cup of coffee.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and fluffy.

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