Cranberry Orange Christmas Cake
A moist and festive holiday cake made with fresh cranberries and bright orange flavor.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Cake pan
- Wire rack
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs large
- 2 tbsp orange zest fresh
- 0.75 cup orange juice fresh
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line cake pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in cranberries gently.
- Bake 45–55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before serving.
Notes
Delicious with powdered sugar or orange glaze.