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Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake

Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake for Bright Mornings

This Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake is a delightful treat that combines tart cranberries and fresh orange flavors, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Fresh Cranberries
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on taste
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Sifted if desired
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest From fresh orange
  • 0.5 cups Melted Butter Requires cooling before mixing
  • 2 Large Eggs

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • cake pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Whisk to aerate and break up lumps.
  2. Zest one fresh orange, adding it to the flour mixture. Fold in 2 cups of fresh cranberries.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together ½ cup of melted butter and 2 large eggs until well blended.
  4. Slowly incorporate the liquid ingredients into the dry mixture, using a spatula to combine until no dry flour remains.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Serve plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh cranberries and allow the cake to cool completely before slicing.

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