Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake Recipe: The Perfect Morning Treat
A delightful and flavorful cake that combines the tartness of cranberries with the zesty sweetness of oranges, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the softened butter, eggs, orange juice, and orange zest to the dry ingredients. Mix until combined.
- Fold in the cranberries gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For an extra burst of flavor, add a glaze made from powdered sugar and orange juice.
- Best served warm on the day it’s made.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg