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Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake Recipe

Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake Recipe for a Delightful Morning

This Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake combines tart cranberries and bright orange flavor, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 222 kcal

Equipment

  • 9×9-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients (except sugar)

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Sugar (for creaming)

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large orange zest from
  • 0.5 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

Cranberries

  • 1.5 cups fresh or frozen cranberries halved if large

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the orange zest and freshly squeezed orange juice until well combined.
  • Gradually fold the dry flour mixture into the wet butter mixture, alternating with the Greek yogurt. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined - do not overmix.
  • Gently fold the cranberries into the batter until evenly distributed.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

This cake is moist and flavorful, perfect for holiday gatherings or as a simple indulgence any morning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 222kcal
Keyword baking, Breakfast Cake, Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake, easy recipe, Holiday Treat, Snack
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