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Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake Recipe Recipe

Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake

Start your day with this delightful Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake, bursting with fresh flavors and perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 9 squares
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
Sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large orange zest
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
Cranberries
  • 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries halved if large

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Gently fold the cranberries into the batter until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. 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.

Notes

This Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake is perfect for brunch or as a delicious snack. The tangy cranberries and citrusy orange zest create a delightful flavor combination. You can substitute fresh cranberries with frozen ones if necessary.