Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake - Recipes Food and Cooking (2024)
by Mary Ellen22 Comments
Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake
I just took my first bite of this cake I made yesterday. It taunted me all day but I resisted. This cake is super moist and the cranberries in a wonderful contrast to the sweetness of the cake. I used a light glaze on the cake to add another taste of sweetness just in case there wasn’t enough. This cake almost has a pound cake texture. It will be the perfect addition to any holiday table. I served mine with a cranberry sauce that I made a few days ago. I was intending to take the cranberries out of the syrup and dry them but since I am running out of time I left it as a syrup. This cranberry syrup would also be good over pancakes, waffles or even crepes.
Also in this picture below is mymom’s fudgethat she made every year for Christmas. Also pictured are theButterscotch Balls we made for many years, except these were dipped inpeanut butter chips because I messed up the butterscotch tips melting them. I decided to dothe butterscotch tips like I do chocolate sometimes. I put the chips in the microwave for 30 seconds twice at half power and let it set in the microwave while I rolled the balls.I was thinking some of the chips would just melt like chocolate does and it would need less microwaving this way.As soon as went to stir the butterscotch chips I knew I had an issue because it acted like it was seizing. So I added a couple tablespoons of oil to it and that did it. It finished seizing the rest of the way and would not smooth out. Lesson learned. When you go to melt confectionery type chocolates, do it just before you need it. Luckily I had a bag of peanut butter chips in my cupboard or I would of wasted an hour going to the store.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a bundt pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle the 2 tablespoons of sugar on the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the cranberries on the bottom of the pan. Set aside.
Cream together butter and sugar until sugar turn a lemon color, about 4 - 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time and mix in until incorporated.
Add the orange juice and zest. Add the sour cream.
When incorporated add the flour, salt and baking powder. When this is all mixed together stir in the remaining 1 1/4 cups cranberries.
Bake for 50 - 55 minutes until a tester comes out clean. Let pan set for 5 minutes after you take the cake out of the oven. Turn over cake unto a wire rack to cool. Mix up your glaze ingredients and spread on top and sides of cake.
Notes
I have remade this cake now 2 times because of all the comments I am getting and I want to be sure the results are the same for you as they are for me. The cake in the picture I used a smaller bundt pan which is why it looks so tall, mine is about 8 cups. The cake will rise to the top of it. It will also fall slightly as it cools. The amount is also enough to make it in a bread pan.
The flour amount is correct. This makes a delicious cake with a tart cranberry cake.
Sprinkle the sugar lightly around the pan, do not let a bunch of sugar be in one spot. Think of it like adding flour to a cake pan for releasing the cake.
If the tartness of the cranberries is not your thing use Crasins instead for a sweeter cake.
This recipe was originally published at That's My Home. It is one of the most commented recipes on that site. The comments are still there if you want to read them. http://thatsmyhome.com/sweetspot/cranberry-orange-cake/
I would double this recipe if using a larger bundt pan.
A Bundt cake is baked in a fluted tube pan that is circular with a hole in the middle. It resembles a doughnut. Bundt cakes are deeper than regular cakes. The Bundt cake needs to be more moist than a regular cake because the cake mold heats faster than a regular round or square cake pan.
Cool Off. After removing from the oven, place the pan on a wire rack and let cool; your recipe will specify the required time, usually from 10-20 minutes. This allows the cake to become firm enough to remove from the pan without breaking apart.
For a chocolate bundt cake, try a glaze with powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and milk. For a vanilla cake, try powdered sugar and lemon juice for a bright flavor.
Thankfully, you can use many types of cake pans for your Bundt cake recipe. You basically have two options here: make your own Bundt pan, or use a different pan altogether. Regardless of which option you choose, remember you won't get the same stylized exterior without a real Bundt pan.
Oil – Using oil in place of butter results in a tender, moist cake. Vanilla Extract – A high-quality vanilla extract makes all the difference in terms of flavor. Sour Cream – Sour cream is my essential ingredient for keeping cakes moist (more on this below).
Made up of eggs and oil, mayonnaise acts as an emulsifier, adding creaminess and moisture to your cake. This unexpected addition can take your cake recipes to a whole new level. To incorporate mayonnaise into your cake batter, simply add a couple of tablespoons to the mix.
When you remove your cake from the oven, don't flip it out of the pan right away! Instead, let the cake cool for ten minutes in the pan. Then, placing the wire rack over the base of the cake, invert the pan.
CAKE: Use the middle rack when cake is thin (1 -3 inches) to avoid the cake from burning and for a softer, fluffier texture; Position rack in the lower third of the oven for cakes that are thicker (4 inches or higher like bundt, angel food cake, or pound cakes) so that the center of the cake still sits in the center of ...
And, well, I grease my Bundt pans with Pam Original. I find it fast and effective, and have never experienced any sort of residue or buildup over time,* but I'm also (like many pastry chefs) rather meticulous when it comes to cleaning my gear.
TIP: Unlike a toothpick, the skewer is long enough to reach the bottom of a bundt pan. STEP 2: Check the surface of the skewer. If there is any wet dough residue, the cake has not been baked and is still raw inside. Return it to the oven and bake for another ten minutes.
You can basically take any canned frosting, add it to a bowl and warm it up a bit in the microwave. Only warm it for about 20 seconds at a time, because it will warm up very fast. Then take it and either drizzle it or spoon it over the cake, or just pour it over.
We recommend using a mixer with a paddle attachment for Bundt cake or pound cake recipes as it helps eliminate air getting incorporated into the batter. STEP 3: Pour the prepared batter into the pan, filling it 2/3 to 3/4 full. This will allow room for the cake to rise and prevent overflow.
Savvy to the anti-semitic beliefs prevalent at the time following World War II, Dalquist named his new pan, “Bundt”, using Bund from the original recipe and adding a “t” on the end to differentiate from the Nazi German American Bund (“bund” means group or gathering in German).
After you place the pan in the oven, access your inner-patient person (if you have one), as Bundts can take a long time to bake (typically 55 to 65 minutes, but this can vary). Once baked, test the cake for doneness with a long wooden skewer.
You can basically take any canned frosting, add it to a bowl and warm it up a bit in the microwave. Only warm it for about 20 seconds at a time, because it will warm up very fast. Then take it and either drizzle it or spoon it over the cake, or just pour it over.
Bundt cakes typically contain ingredients like cake flour, sugar, eggs, and flavorings, but they often incorporate additional ingredients such as sour cream, yogurt, or buttermilk for added moisture and richness. The result is a cake that is lighter than a traditional pound cake but still rich and delicious.
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