Description
Bright, zesty, and bursting with flavor, this breakfast cake is perfect for starting your day with a delightful balance of sweetness and tartness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and orange juice. Stir in the orange zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the cranberries gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or freeze for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg