Cranberry Orange Pound Cake: The Best Homemade Delight
A delightful homemade dessert combining the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of oranges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and orange zest.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, then fold in the cranberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter cake, consider adding a glaze of orange juice and powdered sugar.
- This cake can also be made with dried cranberries if fresh ones are unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cranberry Orange Pound Cake