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Cranberry Orange Pound Cake

Moist Cranberry Orange Pound Cake Perfect for Holiday Cheer

This Cranberry Orange Pound Cake is a delightful treat that perfectly combines tart cranberries and bright orange zest, making it an exceptional holiday dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Sugar can substitute brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Orange Zest
  • 3 large Eggs can use aquafaba as a vegan substitute
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract optional
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or mix regular milk with vinegar
  • 2 cups Fresh Cranberries can use frozen
  • 2 cups Flour all-purpose or 1:1 gluten-free blend
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder ensure freshness
  • 1 tsp Salt small pinch
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar can substitute with sugar alternative
  • 2 tbsp Orange Juice can use lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Milk any variety

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Loaf pans
  • Hand or Stand Mixer

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and orange zest for 3-5 minutes until fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until fully combined.
  4. Mix in the vanilla extract until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk.
  7. Fold in the cranberries gently.
  8. Grease and flour two 9x5 or three 8x4 loaf pans and fill them with the batter.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes.
  10. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  11. Whisk together the glaze ingredients and pour over the cooled cakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake is perfect for any holiday gathering and can be made in advance for stress-free entertaining.

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