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Cranberry Bundt Cake
Aria West

Irresistibly Moist Cranberry Bundt Cake with Orange Glaze

A delightful Cranberry Bundt Cake with Orange Glaze that encapsulates the spirit of the season with its tart cranberries and zesty orange.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup light olive oil or canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 cup sugared cranberries optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the bundt pan with butter and flour.
  2. Beat eggs and sugar together on high speed for about 3 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  3. Add melted butter, oil, vanilla extract, and buttermilk; mix until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Toss cranberries with flour and fold them and the orange zest into the batter gently.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 55-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  7. Let the cake rest for 15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice for the glaze; drizzle over the cooled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 275mgFiber: 1gSugar: 38g

Notes

  • Ensure the bundt pan is properly prepared to avoid sticking.
  • Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation.
  • Avoid overmixing the batter.
  • Coat cranberries in flour to prevent sinking.
  • Let the cake rest in the pan to ensure a clean release.
  • Adjust glaze thickness to your preference.

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