Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Delicious Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake Recipe

Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake

A moist and citrusy breakfast cake featuring fresh cranberries and orange zest, perfect for a holiday morning.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the orange zest.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, and mix until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the fresh cranberries.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For a sweeter version, add a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and orange juice.

  • Author: Chef Stella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Method: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Fat: 11g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Protein: 4g