Perfectly Tangy Cranberry-Orange Bliss

Ingredients:
1 ½ cups fresh cranberries
1 large orange, zested and juiced
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream
1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
2 tbsp orange juice (for glaze)
Orange slices and extra cranberries (for garnish)

Directions:

Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla, orange zest, and sour cream.
Combine & Fold: Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in cranberries.
Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Make Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar with orange juice until smooth, then drizzle over cooled cake.
Garnish: Decorate with orange slices and extra cranberries. Serve and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: 75 minutes
Kcal: 320 kcal | Servings: 8

"The best flavors of the season in one slice!"

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