We had fresh cranberries that needed to be used…asap. Since we are well passed the season for cranberry sauce a cake will have to do. We had fresh oranges on hand and the combination of oranges and cranberries is classic. The sweetness of the orange and the aroma from the orange zest balances out the tartness of the cranberries. You’ll find this cake recipe to be fairly simple to make. It is a pretty substantial cake. While it is great to serve after a meal as a dessert; it’s definitely strong enough to enjoy on its own as a delightful breakfast or brunch. The cake almost has a pound cake consistency and it’s buttery, while tart at the same time and not overly sweet. The almonds add a layer of crunch and gives the cake a rustic look and feel while the cranberries add a beautiful pop of color. It would be a fabulous cake to serve to your loved ones on Valentine’s Day, Christmas or any day for that matter.
Cranberry, Orange and Almond Cake
Prep: 15 mins Bake: 1 hour 25 mins Yields: 1 10 inch round cake
Topping:
1 C sliced raw unsalted almonds
2 Tbs regular butter, melted
2 Tbs brown sugar
Cake:
2 C all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
3 large eggs
2 C sugar
¾ C regular butter, melted and cooled
1 tsp pure vanilla
zest of 1 orange
juice of ½ orange
12 oz. fresh or frozen cranberries
Directions:
- Pre-heat oven to 300° F. Grease 10 inch spring form pan with butter.
- Topping: Combine almonds, butter and brown sugar in a bowl and refrigerate.
- Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
- Beat eggs and sugar in a large bowl on medium high speed until mixture is lighter in color and has increased in volume. About 5 minutes.
- Turn mixer to low and slowly add butter. Turn mixer to medium speed and beat for 2 minutes.
- Add vanilla, zest, and orange juice and stir.
- Slowly fold ½ C of the flour mixture at a time into the egg and sugar mixture.
- Add cranberries and stir gently to incorporate.
- Pour into pan and top with almond mixture. Bake on middle rack for 1 hour, then place a piece of foil on top of the cake to prevent burning and bake for another 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool cake in pan on cooling rack for 10 minutes and then remove pan and cool cake on cooling rack.
Enjoy!
Just another close up of the cranberry, orange & almond cake...
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YUMMMMM! I can almost taste this!
Wow, this looks terrific!
What a perfect combination of flavors. Lovely to look at
and dive into! I made a very similar cake last year, and it became
a big hit, so I know your delicious creation is more than just a
pretty face 🙂
hmmm….this looks SOO GOOD!! can’t wait to try it since i
have a few oranges lying around in the fridge..
This looks so flavorful and refreshing! A must try!
Bookmarked! Great blog; happy I found you! Mary Delightful Bitefuls
Thanks a lot from my family! The cake is sooooo delicious!!!!!
I remember this cake… and can vouch for how delicious it was!!! Especially with my morning latte. 🙂
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Erin: 🙂 I’m glad I froze some cranberries….I think I’ll have to make this cake again soon!
Ninette: Thank you!!
Marysol: Thank you! I just love the flavor combination of the orange and cranberries.
little daisy: Yay – can’t wait until you try it!
Mary: Thank you! The combination definitely makes it flavorful and refreshing.
nnsvs: You’re welcome 🙂 Glad your family liked it!
Kim: Yay – I’m glad you enjoyed it with your latte! 🙂
Can’t wait to try this for Easter! Thank you!
K: Yay! What a great way to end an Easter meal. Hope everyone loved it!! Thank you for visiting!!
I baked this for Canadian Thanksgiving and my uncle was so dissapointed that he didn’t get a piece in his ‘doggy bag’ to take home that he asked me to make it again the next day. Even if it meant he had to go on a hunt for almonds because everywhere was closed he wanted it that much!
Everyone really loved it! Thank you.
M: Wow!!! I’m so happy to hear that it was a hit with you family! 🙂 Hopefully your uncle will get a few more slices soon!
Oh! I am just doing this for my son’s teacher’s Christmas “present”.. I hope it turns out at least edible… since I totally screwed all the steps! But the batter tastes delicious….
Minime: I’m sure it’s going to be amazing!! What a wonderful present for your son’s teacher! I believe that you can never go wrong with edible gifts – chocolate, cookies, cakes, candy etc – what’s not to love? Take care and Happy New Year!
UNBELIEVABLE!!! This is a keeper…moist, and buttery, full of flavor…a full 10 on the yummysphere! Thanks!!