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Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake: A Holiday Cake That Feels Like Home

Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake

This Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake blends bright citrus with tart cranberries, making it the perfect festive centerpiece for holiday gatherings. Moist, flavorful, and beginner-friendly, it’s a recipe that turns into tradition.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp orange zest from 2–3 oranges
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice from 1–2 oranges
  • 1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
Add-ins & Optional
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries do not thaw if frozen
  • powdered sugar or orange glaze for topping (optional)

Equipment

  • 10-inch Bundt Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla, orange zest, and orange juice.
  5. Add dry ingredients in 3 parts, alternating with sour cream. Mix gently and do not overmix.
  6. Fold in cranberries gently with a spatula.
  7. Pour batter into prepared bundt pan. Bake for 55–65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with orange glaze once cooled.

Notes

Use frozen cranberries straight from the freezer to help them hold shape and color. Try orange extract or a mix of yogurt and sour cream for different textures. Add chopped nuts before baking for crunch.