A soft and moist cranberry orange-flavored cake is the best holiday cake you’ll ever have. Never miss out on this deliciously moist cake. Follow the simple instruction below and experience summer in every bite. Tangy, sweet cake loaded with fresh cranberries and a hint of orange zest and juice.
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1 cup of sugar
3 large eggs
zest of one orange – about 1 tablespoon
juice of an orange
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
For the Icing
1 cup powdered sugar
2 – 3 tablespoons water, milk or orange juice
HOW TO MAKE CRANBERRY ORANGE CAKE
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees. And with cooking spray, grease a bundt pan.
Step 2: Sprinkle on the bottom of the prepared pan the 2 tablespoons of sugar. Then, 1/4 cup of the cranberries and set aside.
Step 3: In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar for about 4 to 5 minutes until the sugar turns to lemon color. Add in eggs one at a time and beat until well combined. Stir in the orange juice and orange zest. Mix well before beating in the sour cream.
Step 4: Once the mixture is well incorporated, beat in the flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix well. Now, combine the 1 1/4 cups of cranberries and stir until incorporated.
Step 5: Place inside the preheated oven and bake for approximately 50 to 55 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the center of the cake to check the doneness. Once it comes out clean the cake is done.
Step 6: Remove the cake from the oven and let it set first in the pan for 5 minutes.
Step 7: Then, turn over the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8: To make the icing, mix the powdered sugar and water or milk or orange. Stir until well combined.
Step 9: Glaze the cake. Spread the icing on top and sides of the cake. Enjoy!
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