Cranberry Orange Cake ❤🍊🍒
You’ll love this moist, tangy, and festive cake—perfect for holidays, cozy evenings, or sharing with friends!
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (coarsely chopped)
- Optional: ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or round cake pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in orange juice, zest, and vanilla.
- Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Fold in cranberries.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Glaze: Mix powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy with tea or coffee.
Why You’ll Love It
- Bright citrus flavor with tart cranberries.
- Moist, tender crumb perfect for holidays.
- Easy to make and share with loved ones.
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Cranberry + Orange = the ultimate holiday cake ❤🍊🍒✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you enjoy this with glaze or plain?”
- Rotating closers: “Save this festive recipe.” • “Tag a friend who loves holiday baking.” • “Sweet, tangy, and irresistible.”
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