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Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake

Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake

Deliciously moist cranberry orange bundt cake packed with flavor and topped with a sweet glaze.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 10-inch Bundt pan
  • mixer
  • mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

Cake

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour spooned & leveled
  • 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.25 teaspoons salt
  • 1.25 cups unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed light or dark
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange zest
  • 5 large eggs at room temperature
  • 0.5 cup full-fat sour cream at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup milk at room temperature
  • 0.25 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1.75 cups fresh cranberries do not thaw if frozen

Filling

  • 0.67 cup brown sugar packed light or dark
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Orange Glaze

  • 1.5 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 3-4 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 10-inch Bundt pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together. Set aside.
  • Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and orange zest together until creamed, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla and beat on medium speed until combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
  • Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, add the milk and fresh orange juice, and beat on medium speed until the batter is completely combined. Beat or stir in cranberries.
  • In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together for the filling.
  • Pour half of the cake batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan. Sprinkle the swirl ingredients evenly on top, avoiding the edges. Cover evenly with remaining cake batter.
  • Bake for 55–70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean with just a couple lightly moist crumbs.
  • Once done, remove from the oven and allow to cool for just 1 hour inside the pan. Then, invert the slightly cooled Bundt cake onto a wire rack or serving dish. Allow to cool completely.
  • Whisk confectioners’ sugar and 3 tablespoons of orange juice together. Add 1 extra tablespoon of juice to thin out as needed.
  • Drizzle icing over cake before slicing and serving.
  • Cover leftover cake tightly and store at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

This cake is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Bundt cake, cranberries, Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake, holiday dessert, orange dessert
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