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Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake

A delightful breakfast cake infused with fresh cranberries and orange zest, perfect for a cozy morning.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries chopped
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
Topping Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add softened butter and mix until crumbly.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add orange zest and orange juice.
  5. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped cranberries gently.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Bake the Cake
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. While the cake is baking, prepare the topping by mixing sugar and orange zest in a small bowl.
  3. Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle the topping over the warm cake before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

This cake can be served warm or at room temperature. It pairs well with coffee or tea.

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