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cranberry orange bundt cake and slices on a plate
4.60 from 10 reviews

Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake

Servings: 16 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Cream cheese pound cake dressed up for the holidays with cranberries, orange zest, and spices.

Ingredients
 

  • 1 ½ cup unsalted butter (340 grams, 3 sticks), softened to room temperature
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (226 grams), softened to room temperature
  • 3 cups granulated sugar (600 grams)
  • 6 large eggs , at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (360 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (freshly ground preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (200 grams)

Orange glaze:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar (227 grams), sifted
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk , as needed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Generously grease a 12 cup bundt cake pan with nonstick baking spray (that contains flour), making sure to get the entire pan.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with a hand-held mixer, beat the butter, cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy, about 3-4 minutes on high speed. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each, and scraping the bowl down as needed. Add the vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl combine the flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange zest. Add to the butter mixture all at a once and mix on low only just until no streaks of flour remain. Add the cranberries and gently fold in by hand.
  • Scoop the batter into the prepared bundt pan and spread into an even layer. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs, about 65-85 minutes (mine are done at exactly 70 minutes, but ovens and bundt pans will vary).
  • Let cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

To make the glaze:

  • Mix together the powdered sugar, orange zest, orange juice and enough milk to make a thick but pour-able glaze.
  • Pour glaze over the bundt cake and let set for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • If using frozen cranberries, no need to thaw.
  • Make ahead: wrap in plastic at store at room temperature for up to 4 days, and in the freezer for up for 2 months. Add glaze just before serving.
Calories: 525kcal, Carbohydrates: 73g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 122mg, Sodium: 218mg, Potassium: 128mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 54g, Vitamin A: 827IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 53mg, Iron: 2mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Dessert
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