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Cranberry Orange Cake

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Cranberry Orange Cake is a moist, tender cake bursting with tart cranberries and bright orange flavor. Lightly sweet and fragrant with citrus, it’s perfect for holidays, brunch, or an everyday treat.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted (or vegetable oil)
  • 1/2 cup milk or yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or 9-inch cake pan.
  2. Toss cranberries with 1 tablespoon of flour and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, beat sugar with melted butter or oil until smooth.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Stir in orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
  7. Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with milk or yogurt, mixing just until combined.
  8. Gently fold in the cranberries.
  9. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  10. Bake for 45–55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Cool before slicing or adding an optional glaze.

Notes

Add a simple orange glaze for extra sweetness.Frozen cranberries can be used without thawing.Buttermilk can replace milk for extra tenderness.Dried cranberries can be used if soaked first.This cake tastes even better the next day.

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