Cranberry Orange Cake

This cranberry orange cake recipe is bursting with fruity flavor and festive color. It will become a seasonal staple in your dessert rotation!

Cranberry Orange Cake Ingredients

These are the ingredients you'll need to make this top-rated cranberry orange cake recipe:

• Flour: The cake starts with three cups of all-purpose flour.
• Sugar: Sweeten things up with two cups of white sugar.
• Oil: A neutral oil, such as vegetable oil, adds moisture without imparting flavor.
• Eggs: Eggs lend moisture and help bind the batter together.
• Orange: You'll need ⅔ cup orange juice (fresh or store-bought) and the zest of one orange.
• Baking powder: Baking powder acts as a leavener, which means it helps the cranberry orange bread rise.
• Vanilla: Vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor.
• Salt: A pinch of salt also enhances the overall flavor, but it won't make your cake taste salty.
• Cranberries: Opt for fresh cranberries that are firm, plump, and blemish-free.

How to Make Cranberry Orange Cake

You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this cranberry orange cake:

1. Beat all the ingredients (besides the zest and berries) together until combined.
2. Stir in the orange zest and cranberries.
3. Pour the batter into a prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean.

How to Store Cranberry Orange Cake

Wrap the cake tightly or transfer it to an airtight container. Store the cranberry orange cake at room temperature for up to three days.

Can You Freeze Cranberry Orange Cake?

Yes, you can freeze this cranberry orange cake. Wrap the cake tightly in at least one layer of storage wrap, then wrap it in a layer of aluminum foil. Freeze for up to two months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight or on the counter for a few hours, but make sure to keep it in its wrapping.

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams