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Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake

A delightful breakfast cake bursting with the flavors of fresh cranberries and zesty orange, perfect for a cozy morning.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
Cranberry Filling
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries or frozen, thawed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
Topping
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice

Method
 

Prepare the Cranberry Filling
  1. In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and orange juice. Cook over medium heat until cranberries burst and mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and let cool.
Make the Cake Batter
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Stir in orange zest.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake pan. Spoon the cranberry filling over the batter, then top with remaining batter.
  2. Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Topping
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth.
  2. Drizzle over the cooled cake before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container. It tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld.

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