Cake with cranberries

 

🍰 Cranberry Cake

A simple, moist cake with tart cranberries and a buttery vanilla crumb.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (115 g) butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120 ml) milk
  • 1½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 tbsp flour, for tossing the cranberries
  • Optional: zest of 1 orange

Method

  1. Heat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and orange zest if using.
  5. Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until combined.
  6. Toss the cranberries with 1 tablespoon flour, then gently fold them into the batter.
  7. Pour into the pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 40–50 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool for about 15 minutes before removing from the pan.

✨ Nice finishing touch

Dust with powdered sugar, or drizzle with a quick orange glaze made from powdered sugar + fresh orange juice.

Tip: If using frozen cranberries, don't thaw them first.

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