Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

This Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the tartness of cranberries with the bright citrus flavor of oranges. It’s a perfect cake recipe for holiday gatherings or any special occasion.

The recipe is simple and yields a moist, flavorful cake that is sure to impress your guests. The addition of orange zest and juice enhances the cake’s flavor, while the cranberries add a beautiful pop of color.

Moist Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake

This Bundt cake features a tender crumb infused with orange zest and studded with fresh cranberries. The cake takes about 1 hour to prepare and bake, serving approximately 10 people.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Flavorings: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped cranberries.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.