Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake Recipe, perfect for starting your day or enjoying as a snack. This easy-to-make cake combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the zesty brightness of orange, creating a moist and flavorful treat that appeals to all. Ideal for festive gatherings or casual mornings, this cake is versatile enough to serve at brunch, as a dessert, or even alongside your favorite coffee. With simple steps and accessible ingredients, even novice bakers can achieve impressive results. Enjoy the tender crumb and vibrant taste of this seasonal favorite any time of year!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- Zest from 1 large orange
- ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries (halved if large)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by yogurt, orange zest, and juice; mix until combined.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined; then gently fold in cranberries.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg