Description
A delightful cranberry orange breakfast cake that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven and preparing your baking pan. I like to line mine with parchment paper—it makes lifting the cake out feel effortless, especially when the edges turn perfectly golden.
- In one bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This step may seem small, but it ensures your cake rises evenly and stays light.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until the mixture looks pale and fluffy. This is where the magic begins. The texture should feel soft and airy, almost like whipped frosting.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Then stir in the yogurt, orange juice, zest, and vanilla. At this point, the batter starts to smell bright and citrusy, hinting at what’s to come.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Be gentle here—overmixing can make the cake dense. Finally, fold in the cranberries. Their vibrant color against the pale batter is always a satisfying sight.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- As it bakes, your kitchen will fill with the unmistakable aroma of cranberry orange breakfast cake—warm, inviting, and impossible to ignore. Let it cool slightly before slicing, though it’s hard to wait.
Notes
- This cake is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- You can also add nuts or chocolate chips for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg