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The Bundt cake being carefully inverted onto a wire rack on the white marble cooktop. The golden, moist cake remains perfectly intact, ready for further cooling.

Cranberry Orange Cake Recipe

A moist and zesty Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake bursting with tart cranberries and fresh orange flavor. Perfectly sweetened and baked to golden perfection, it's an ideal treat for any festive occasion!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Additional Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 431 kcal

Equipment

  • Elegant Party Bundt Pan
  • Stand Mixer

Ingredients
  

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups fresh cranberries
  • Zest of 1 orange

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease a 10-inch Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray to ensure easy removal of the cake.

Prepare the Batter

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, orange juice, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt.
  • Use an electric mixer to beat the mixture until well incorporated and smooth.

Add the Cranberries and Zest

  • Gently fold in the fresh cranberries and orange zest to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.

Bake the Cake

  • Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
    Smooth batter being poured into a greased Bundt pan on the white marble cooktop. Cranberries and zest are evenly distributed, and a spatula smooths the surface of the batter.
  • Bake for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
    A greased Bundt pan filled with batter being placed into a preheated oven on the white marble cooktop. The oven door is slightly ajar, showing the pan inside.

Cool and Invert

  • Let the cake rest in the pan for 15 minutes.
  • Carefully invert the cake onto a wire rack and allow it to cool completely for at least 1 hour before serving.

Serving Suggestions

  • Enjoy it with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of orange glaze for extra sweetness. Pair with a warm cup of coffee or tea for a cozy treat!
    The Bundt cake being carefully inverted onto a wire rack on the white marble cooktop. The golden, moist cake remains perfectly intact, ready for further cooling.
  • This moist and flavorful cranberry orange Bundt cake is perfect for holiday gatherings or as a bright addition to your dessert table.
    The Bundt cake being carefully inverted onto a wire rack on the white marble cooktop. The golden, moist cake remains perfectly intact, ready for further cooling.