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Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake

Irresistibly Moist Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake Recipe

This Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake is a delightful mix of tart cranberries and zesty orange flavors, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Whimsical Brunch Creations
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour blend (1:1 ratio)
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can be replaced with alternatives for lower sugar content
For the Moisture
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream Non-dairy yogurt can be used for a vegan version
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Substitute with margarine or vegan butter
  • 2 large Eggs Can use flax eggs for a vegan alternative
For Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Zest Replace with lemon zest for a different flavor
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice Substitutable with another citrus juice as needed
For the Star Ingredient
  • 2 cups Cranberries Frozen cranberries can be used without thawing

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

How to Make Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or flour a 9x9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy—about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Gradually incorporate the eggs, one at a time, followed by the orange zest and freshly squeezed orange juice.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the Greek yogurt.
  6. Gently incorporate the cranberries into the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for an extra layer of flavor.

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