Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake Recipe
This cranberry orange bundt cake has a rich and moist crumb studded with juicy cranberries and sweet orange. Top with a homemade orange glaze for a beautiful and flavorful cake that is perfect for the holidays.
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 305kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1½ teaspoons orange zest (about 2 oranges)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
Orange Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease and flour a 9" bundt cake pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate large bowl, whisk together sour cream, sugar, eggs, orange zest, and oil.
- Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, stirring until combined. Fold in the cranberries very gently, then pour cake batter into the prepared bundt cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Orange Glaze for Bundt Cake
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice, and vanilla extract to make the glaze, adding a bit more orange juice or powdered sugar if necessary to reach your desired consistency.
- Once the cake is baked, remove from the oven and let the cake cool for about 5 minutes, then put a plate or serving dish on the top of the bundt cake pan and flip the cake onto the serving plate.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cake and let it cool completely before slicing. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy!
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Notes
Storing instructions: wrap in aluminum foil or place in a cake carrier with an airtight lid and store at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freezing: wrap unglazed bundt cake with plastic wrap and then aluminum foil and store frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge or at room temperature overnight before glazing.
Nutrition
Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg