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Zesty Orange Cranberry Bundt Cake That Everyone Will Love, as every slice bursts with bright citrus and soft, tender berries.
Simple glaze makes this Zesty Orange Cranberry Bundt Cake shine
Nothing says cozy like a soft buttery Bundt with bright citrus and tangy cranberries. This cake is simple to make, forgiving for beginners, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Why you will love and enjoy Zesty Orange Cranberry Bundt Cake:
- Bursting orange flavor from fresh zest
- Juicy, tender cranberries in every slice
- Quick orange glaze adds a glossy, professional finish
This Zesty Orange Cranberry Bundt Cake combines fresh orange zest and juicy cranberries for a simple, bright, and elegant cake.
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Zesty Orange Cranberry Bundt Cake
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8–10 slices depending on size 1x
- Category: Cake, Cookies and Tarts, Cupcakes
- Method: Easy
Description
This cake looks like a special occasion bake, but the method is forgiving and easy. Fresh zest keeps it bright and light.
Ingredients
- 175 g cranberries, soaked in the juice of 1 and 1/2 oranges for 1 hour
- 190 g butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup caster sugar
- 3 eggs
- 190 g (1 1/2 cups) self-raising flour
- Zest of 2 oranges
For the glaze:
- 1 cup icing sugar
- Reserved orange juice from soaked cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 170°C.
- Grease and flour a 17 cm Bundt cake pan or a 1 kg loaf pan and set aside.
- In a mixer or a bowl, beat 190 g butter with 3/4 cup caster sugar until light and creamy. Don’t worry if it’s not perfectly white, just get it fluffy.
- Add 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of flour (this helps prevent curdling). Mix well.
- Then add the remaining 2 eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
- Gently fold in 190 g self-raising flour and the zest of 2 oranges.
- Strain the cranberries, reserving the juice for the glaze.
- Fold the cranberries into the batter carefully so you don’t break them up too much.
- Spoon the batter into your prepared pan and bake for about 40 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Let the cake sit in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool.
Orange Glaze:
- Mix 1 cup icing sugar with enough of the reserved orange juice to reach a thick, pourable consistency.
- Drizzle over the cooled cake for a bright, glossy finish.
Notes
Created, Prepared, Tasted, and Tested by Gail
Fresh citrus and cranberries in one sunny slice. Bright orange zest brightens a buttery crumb while orange-soaked cranberries pop with juicy tartness. This Zesty Orange Cranberry Bundt Cake is easy to make and beautiful on a counter.
You will enjoy the Zesty Orange Cranberry Bundt Cake for its bright citrus flavor, tender crumb, and juicy cranberries. It’s simple to bake, forgiving for beginners, and every slice is bursting with fresh zest and natural sweetness. The easy orange glaze gives a professional look without fuss, making it a cake you’ll want to serve anytime you want something vibrant, cheerful, and effortlessly delicious.
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