Description
A delightful and moist snack cake bursting with the flavors of tart cranberries and zesty oranges, enhanced by rich olive oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 1 orange
- ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, whisk the sugars, olive oil, eggs, and orange zest until smooth.
- Add the orange juice to the wet mixture and blend well.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the cranberries and transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve as desired.
Notes
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream. Pairs well with tea or coffee.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: snack cake, cranberry cake, orange cake, olive oil cake, dessert, family recipe