Indulge in the delightful combination of tart cranberries and zesty orange flavors with this moist and tender Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake. Perfect for the holiday season or any time you crave a citrus-infused treat.
Author:nadia
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:55 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 15 minutes
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
2 1/2cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
1cup unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/4cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1cup sour cream
Additional:
1 1/2cups fresh or frozen cranberries (if frozen, do not thaw)
1 tablespoon flour (for coating cranberries)
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 10-cup Bundt pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs, then mix in orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla.
Combine Mixtures: Add dry ingredients in batches, alternating with sour cream.
Fold in Cranberries: Coat cranberries with flour, then gently fold into batter.
Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 50–60 minutes.
Cool and Serve: Cool in pan, then invert onto a rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Enhance with orange glaze for more citrus flavor.
Cake can be stored at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.