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