Description
Start your day with this delightful Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake! Bursting with the tangy sweetness of fresh cranberries and vibrant orange zest, this cake is not only a treat for the taste buds but also an impressive centerpiece for any gathering. With its moist texture, it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for bakers of all levels, and you can customize it with your favorite fruits or spices to make it uniquely yours!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- Zest from 1 large orange
- ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries (halved if large)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In one bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in Greek yogurt (or sour cream), orange zest, and juice until combined.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and gently incorporate the cranberries.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30-35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg