Description
A festive and flavorful bundt cake combining bright citrus, tart cranberries, and a cozy swirl of cinnamon sugar. This moist and tender cake is perfect for holidays or a comforting winter treat.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tbsp orange zest
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (if frozen, do not thaw)
For the Cinnamon Sugar Ribbon:
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Glaze (optional):
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 10-cup bundt pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the cranberries.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar for the ribbon.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared bundt pan, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over it, then add the remaining batter and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- If using the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with 2–3 tbsp orange juice and drizzle over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
You can substitute cranberries with raspberries for a variation in flavor.
Lemon juice can be used in place of orange juice for a tangier version.
A cream cheese glaze is a rich alternative to the orange glaze.
Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the cinnamon sugar layer for added crunch.
The cake is delicious even without the glaze—great for breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55–65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
