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Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake Recipe

Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake

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Indulge in the delightful taste of our Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake, a perfect blend of tart cranberries and vibrant orange zest. This moist and flavorful cake is an excellent choice for holiday brunches or as a sweet addition to your daily breakfast routine. Easy to prepare, it’s suitable for bakers of all levels and can be customized with various fruits or nuts to suit your preference. Enjoy it warm or at room temperature, and elevate every slice with a light dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of Greek yogurt for added creaminess.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat granulated sugar and softened butter until fluffy. Add Greek yogurt and eggs, mixing until smooth.
  4. Stir in orange zest and juice until combined.
  5. Gradually fold in the dry mixture until just combined, then gently fold in cranberries.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow to cool before slicing.
  • Author: Emma Moyer
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 340
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg
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