Cranberry Bundt Cake‼️ 😋🎂🔥 Soft and moist crumb and is surprisingly easy to make. 😏👌🏽 #cranberry #bundt #fyp ##christmas##cake
💥INGREDIENTS💥
➡️FOR THE CAKE:
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 12 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted (not hot)
- 1/3 cup light olive oil or canola oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cups buttermilk, room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp orange zest, from 1 orange, plus more for glaze
- 2 cups fresh cranberries, rinsed, dried and tossed with 1/2 Tbsp flour
➡️FOR THE ORANGE GLAZE AND TOPPING:
- 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3 Tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice, or to reach desired consistency
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 cup sugared cranberries, optional garnish
✨INSTRUCTIONS✨
- Preheat oven to 350˚F with a rack in the center of the oven. Generously butter and flour a bundt pan, tapping out excess flour.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together eggs and sugar for 3 minutes on high speed, until pale in color.
- Add olive oil, then melted butter, and finally vanilla extract, blending between each ingredient then mix in buttermilk until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt then mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients on low speed until no flour streaks remain.
- Toss cranberries with 1/2 Tbsp flour and fold them into the batter along with 1 Tbsp orange zest.
- Pour batter into prepared bundt pan. Bake at 350˚F for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean with some moist crumbs. Cool 15 minutes in pan then invert onto a wire rack and cool completely before drizzling with orange glaze.
- In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, freshly squeezed orange juice, and a bit of orange zest. Stir together until smooth. You should have a thick pourable consistency. Add more orange juice to thin out the glaze and more powdered sugar to thicken it up.
- Enjoy! 😉
If you're looking to impress your friends and family with a festive dessert, this cranberry bundt cake is a perfect choice. The combination of fresh cranberries and orange zest creates a bright, refreshing flavor that complements the cake’s rich, buttery texture. Using both melted butter and light olive or canola oil helps keep the crumb moist without being overly dense, making it a crowd-pleaser. When preparing the cranberries, tossing them in flour before folding into the batter prevents them from sinking to the bottom during baking, ensuring an even distribution throughout the cake. This technique also helps the berries maintain their shape and juiciness after baking. You can easily make the cake your own by experimenting with different citrus fruits like lemon or lime for the zest and glaze, which add unique flavor twists. The orange glaze is simple but essential—it balances the tartness of the cranberries with just the right sweetness and adds an inviting glossy finish that makes the cake visually appealing. For an extra special touch, consider garnishing the cake with sugared cranberries on top. These make a beautiful, sparkly decoration while adding a sweet crunch. This bundt cake is not only perfect for the holiday season but can also be a delightful treat for brunches, potlucks, or afternoon tea. Its easy preparation means even novice bakers can successfully create a showstopper dessert. Remember to cool the cake completely before adding the glaze to prevent it from melting off. Finally, serving suggestions include pairing slices with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent experience. Leftovers keep well if wrapped tightly and stored at room temperature or refrigerated, allowing you to enjoy your festive creation for several days.
