Description

This moist and flavorful cranberry orange bundt cake is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Fresh cranberries and zesty orange are baked into a soft, buttery cake and finished with a light orange glaze. Ideal for holiday gatherings or a cozy winter dessert!

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

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 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp orange zest (about 1 large orange)
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (if frozen, do not thaw)

For the Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp fresh orange juice
1 tsp orange zest (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan thoroughly.
Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream butter and sugar: Using a mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and orange zest.
Combine wet and dry: Add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the orange juice and sour cream. Mix until just combined.
Fold in cranberries: Gently stir cranberries into the batter using a spatula.
Bake: Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and spread evenly. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake and garnish with extra zest if desired.

Notes

If using frozen cranberries, toss them in a tablespoon of flour before adding to the batter to prevent sinking.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
You can substitute lemon zest and juice for a different citrus flavor twist.