Get ready for your new sweet addiction: The Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake! It is a dreamy dessert that is soft, moist, and toothsome. This cake brings together incredible flavors and visuals, making each bite a divine experience.
How about this: Cranberries and oranges melting in a cake that is enchantingly delectable? With its irresistible flavors, this cake yields a texture that melts in your mouth. It is a match made in culinary heaven.
This is not just cake; it is an orchestra of tang and zest that will have your taste buds singing. It will not be long until you find yourself in a flavor adventure where cranberry meets orange in the most mouthwatering way.
Bundt Cake Extravaganza: Cranberry and Orange Fusion
The Art of Baking with Nature’s Sweetness
It is time to convert your ordinary baking into a flavorful experience with the power of fruits.
Now, you can break free from the usual, and get immersed into the sensational world of the Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake. Say goodbye to cake failure; this cake is your guarantee of success!
Don’t get intimidated by how stunning it looks! It’s a super easy and quick recipe to prepare, we all have busy schedules, and we cannot spend endless hours in the kitchen.
All your guests will ask for another piece of the orange cranberry cake so get ready to give out seconds (and possibly thirds)!
A Zesty Bliss for Oranges Lovers
Calling all orange lovers! This customized recipe is a dream come true with its delightful glaze that will satisfy even the most devoted fans of this citrus fruit.
Not only are oranges affordable, but their versatility and enticing aroma make them the perfect complement to a sweet treat.
Elevate your dessert to new heights by adding a simple yet divine powdered sugar glaze. With only two ingredients, you can effortlessly create something truly exceptional that will leave a lasting impression.
Embrace the satisfaction of crafting a homemade dessert as your kitchen fills with the aroma of baking, and behold the golden-hued, zesty orange cake that radiates tangy glamor. So, get ready to indulge in a memorable dessert sensation!
Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake is a festive and flavorful dessert that combines the tartness of cranberries with the bright citrus essence of oranges in a moist and tender cake.
A 5 Star Cake
Ingredients
Flour: It provides the essential structure for your cake, ensuring a firm and cohesive texture.
Baking Powder: This magical ingredient serves as the volume booster, infusing your cake with a light and airy texture.
Butter: At room temperature, butter blends seamlessly with other ingredients, providing richness and a tender crumb.
White Sugar: It adds a sweetness that balances the tangy notes of cranberries and oranges.
Brown Sugar: It imparts a delightful caramel undertone, enhancing the overall richness of the cake.
Eggs: They are the secret to a fluffy dessert lending structure and moisture.
Sour Cream: It brings its creamy goodness to the mix, resulting in a lusciously indulgent treat.
Orange Juice: Inserting an explosion of zesty flavor, orange juice lends a refreshing tang that perfectly complements the other ingredients.
Half and Half: It has its part in the delightful creaminess and depth of flavor.
Orange Blossom: This floral citrus touch should be used with care to avoid overpowering the delicate balance.
Vanilla: It enhances the overall taste profile, harmonizing the various elements for a delightful sensation.
Salt: A subtle yet crucial flavor enhancer, salt elevates all the other flavors.
Orange Zest: It infuses a burst of vibrant flavor that highlights the cake’s brightness.
Cranberries: These juicy gems provide a luscious fruity touch, adding bursts of tartness and a gorgeous pop of color.
For the Orange Glaze
Powdered Sugar: The sweet foundation of the glaze, powdered sugar contributes to the sweetness and the desirable smooth texture.
Orange Juice: Completing the glaze, orange juice provides the necessary liquid and an extra punch of citrusy goodness, giving your cake the perfect finishing touch.
Steps to Prep
First, mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
Now, in a bowl, add room temperature butter and both sugars.
After that, mix on medium speed until well incorporated and creamy.
Next, add eggs, orange zest, orange blossom, and vanilla. Mix them until well combined.
Then, add the room temperature sour cream, orange juice, and half and half. Mix just until infused, but be careful not to overmix.
Now, chop the cranberries and toss them in the 2 tablespoons of flour, and then fold into the batter using a wooden spoon.
Last, bake at 350°F for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Make sure to check every few minutes after 55 minutes.
Finally, once the cake is cooled, make the orange glaze and pour it over the cooled cake.
For the Orange Glaze
Start by whipping the ingredients in a bowl until you obtain a consistency that can be sprinkled. If it becomes too thin, you can add more powdered sugar to thicken it back up.
Then, add one teaspoon of orange zest.
Homemade Happiness Baked to Perfect Sweetness
How to Get the Bundt Cake Out of the Pan?
Many of us have thought about a successful way to remove a Bundt cake from the pan without it sticking or losing its shape in one piece. I will give you easy steps to follow.
Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
Then, gently bang the pan on the kitchen counter before flipping it.
After that, place a wire cooling rack or a large plate upside down on top of the Bundt pan.
Now, hold the rack/plate firmly against the pan and carefully flip them both together.
Next, give the pan a few gentle taps or shakes to encourage the cake to release.
Once you feel the cake has been released, carefully lift the Bundt pan away from the cake.
Note: Remember, you don’t have to let the cake sit too long in the pan because it will definitely stick.
Substitutions
Sour cream: If you don’t have sour cream, you can substitute it with plain yogurt for a slightly tangy twist in the cake moisture.
Orange juice: Freshly squeezed orange juice is recommended for the best flavor, but you can also use store-bought orange juice. If you prefer a different citrus flavor, you can try using lemon juice or a combination of citrus juices.
Cranberries: Feel free to experiment with other fruits such as blueberries, raspberries, or diced apples as a substitution or addition to the cranberries.
Sweet and Tart Harmony
Tips for Best Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake
Achieve an airy texture by sifting the flour and baking powder together. Combine the butter and sugar until creamy for a velvety batter with room temperature butter.
Opt for seasonal fruit for the best results in flavor. Fresh fruit elevates the taste of your cake like nothing else.
Prevent cranberries from sinking by rolling them in flour before adding them to the batter.
Save some fruit to decorate the top of your cake, adding an attractive finishing touch.
Gently fold in cranberries to ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the cake, creating luscious fruity bites in every slice.
When grating the orange zest, be careful not to scrape the bitter white pith. The zest adds a burst of fresh citrus flavor without any bitterness.
Adjust the consistency of your glaze by adding more powdered sugar or juice, allowing you to achieve the perfect texture.
Storage Tips
Store the cranberry orange Bundt cake leftovers in an airtight container or tightly wrapped at room temperature on your kitchen counter for 2-3 days.
You can also place them in an airtight container in the fridge and keep them for up to a week.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes! Absolutely. All you must do is reduce the baking time to 15 minutes and after that start checking it regularly.
The reason is that rolling fruits in flour prevents the fruits from sinking to the base of the cake.
Make sure you generously spray your pan with baking spray before pouring the batter into the pan.
Your oranges must have a clean peel because you will zest them.
Absolutely! Prepare the glaze and refrigerate it until needed. If it thickens, a quick stir or a few seconds in the microwave will restore its desired consistency. You can store your glaze in a hermetic container for up to 1 week.
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Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1½ cups water
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 eggs room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream room temperature
- 1 cup orange juice
- ½ cup half and half
- 1 teaspoon orange blossom
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 cups cranberry
For the Orange Glaze
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
- In a bowl, add room temperature butter and both sugars.
- Mix on medium speed until well-incorporated and creamy.
- Add eggs, orange zest, orange blossom and vanilla. Mix them until combined.
- Add the room temperature sour cream, orange juice, and half and half. Mix just until incorporated, but don’t want overmix.
- Chop the cranberries and toss them in the 2 tablespoons of flour, and then fold into the batter using a wooden spoon.
- Add to a well-sprayed Bundt pan.
- Bake at 350℉ for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Check every few minutes after 55 minutes.
For the Orange Glaze
- Whip the ingredients in a bowl until you obtain a consistency that can be sprinkled.
- If it becomes too thin, you can add more powdered sugar to thicken it back up.
- Add one teaspoon of orange zest.
Notes
- For better results, try to choose the fruit of the season for baking. Nothing beats the taste of fresh fruit.
- Roll the cranberries in flour so they won’t sink when they are battered.
- Leave some of the fruit to the end to decorate the top of your cake.
- Gently fold in cranberries to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake. This ensures each slice is adorned with a luscious fruity touch.
- When grating the orange zest, be careful not to scrape the bitter white pith. This zest adds a burst of fresh citrus flavor without the bitterness.
- Sift the flour and baking powder together for an evenly distributed, airy texture. Combine the butter and sugars until creamy since room temperature butter yields a velvety batter.
- You can surely fix the consistency of your glaze by adding more powdered sugar or juice.
