Description
A delightful Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake that is bursting with citrusy flavors and juicy cranberries. Perfect for a cozy morning treat or a festive brunch!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Remaining Ingredients:
- 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
- Prepare the Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×9-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Flavorings: Mix in eggs one at a time, then add orange zest and juice.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Fold in flour mixture and Greek yogurt alternately.
- Fold in Cranberries: Gently mix in cranberries.
- Pour Batter into the Pan: Spread batter evenly in the prepared dish.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute the orange zest with lemon zest for a different citrus twist.
- This cake pairs wonderfully with a cup of hot coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake, Citrus Cake Recipe, Brunch Cake, Morning Treat
