Cranberry Orange Cake

This Cranberry Orange Cake is soft, buttery, and full of bright citrus flavor with just the right tartness from cranberries. Made best with our Organic All-Purpose Flour, it bakes up tender and flavorful with a classic, homemade crumb. Each slice is lightly sweet, fragrant with orange zest, and finished with a simple orange glaze for a fresh, comforting dessert.

Ingredients:

For the Cake

¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs, room temp
Zest of 2 oranges
⅓ cup fresh orange juice
¾ cup milk (any kind — dairy or non-dairy)
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups Farm2Flour All-Purpose Flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1–2 tbsp flour (for tossing cranberries)

For the Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp fresh orange juice
Extra orange zest
Optional: sugared cranberries for garnish

Directions:

Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or an 8-inch round pan and set aside.
Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the orange zest, orange juice, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients: Gently add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Toss the cranberries with a spoonful of flour, then carefully fold them into the batter.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before removing.
Glaze & Serve: Whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice. Once the cake is fully cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top and finish with extra orange zest or sugared cranberries if desired.

This cake brings together fresh orange flavor and cranberries in a way that feels both classic and comforting. A great choice for celebrations, weekends, or anytime baking feels like home.