Description
A moist and flavorful cake combining fresh cranberries and orange zest, perfect for a hearty breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the orange zest and cranberries.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Method: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 5g