Description
Cranberry Orange Brown Sugar Cake is a delightful dessert that perfectly blends sweet and tart flavors, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- Zest of 1 orange
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round cake pan with nonstick spray or butter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder until well combined. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about three minutes.
- Add Eggs and Zest: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the orange zest and juice. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in Cranberries: Gently fold in cranberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter. Pour the mixture into your prepared cake pan.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool before serving for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Use fresh cranberries for optimal texture; frozen can become mushy. For added flavor, consider mixing in a teaspoon of vanilla extract or cinnamon. This cake can be served plain or topped with cream cheese frosting for extra decadence.