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Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake Recipe

Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake Recipe: Easy and Deliciously Fresh

This Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake Recipe is a delightful combination of flavors, perfect for a fresh start to your day.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 9 slices
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • 9×9-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients (except sugar)

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Sugar (for creaming)

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 0.5 cups Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large orange zest
  • 0.5 cups freshly squeezed orange juice

Cranberries

  • 1.5 cups fresh or frozen cranberries halved if large

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
    Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake Recipe
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
    Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake Recipe
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
    Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake Recipe
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the orange zest and freshly squeezed orange juice until well combined.
    Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake Recipe
  • Gradually fold the dry flour mixture into the wet butter mixture, alternating with the Greek yogurt. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined – do not overmix.
    Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake Recipe
  • Gently fold the cranberries into the batter until evenly distributed.
    Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake Recipe
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
    Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake Recipe
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake Recipe
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
    Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake Recipe

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Breakfast Cake, Cranberry, Delicious Recipe, easy recipe, Orange
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