Frosted Cranberry Bundt Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

This Frosted Cranberry Bundt Cake is a delightful addition to your holiday table. With its moist texture and tart cranberry flavor, it stands out among traditional Christmas desserts.

The cake is easy to prepare and is topped with a sweet glaze that complements the cranberries perfectly, making it a festive treat for gatherings and celebrations.

Delicious Frosted Cranberry Bundt Cake

This bundt cake features a rich batter infused with fresh cranberries and a hint of orange zest. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 10-12 people.

Ingredients

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 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
2 tablespoons orange juice (for glaze)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Fold in the chopped cranberries and orange zest.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Glaze: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack. For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled cake.