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cranberry orange bundt cake with a zesty glaze and tender crumb

Zesty Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake – A Holiday Must-Bake!


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A moist and flavorful bundt cake with the perfect balance of tart cranberries and sweet orange. The zesty glaze adds a refreshing finish.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
  • For the glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp orange juice, 1 tsp orange zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a bundt pan.
  2. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter until smooth. Add eggs one at a time.
  4. Mix in sour cream, orange juice, zest, and vanilla.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in cranberries.
  7. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 45-50 minutes.
  8. Cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a rack.
  9. Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over the cooled cake.

Notes

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter.
  • Let the cake cool slightly before glazing.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: cranberry orange bundt cake, holiday dessert, citrus glaze