Description
Cranberry Orange Pound Cake is the perfect Friendsgiving dessert that combines the tartness of cranberries with the zesty brightness of oranges. This moist and flavorful pound cake is easy to prepare and will impress your friends and family at any gathering. With its inviting aroma and vibrant color, it’s a showstopper that pairs beautifully with holiday dishes. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a delightful treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; then stir in vanilla extract and orange zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped cranberries.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (78g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg