Orange Cranberry Cake Recipe

Capture the magic of Christmas with this moist and delicious Orange Cranberry Bundt Cake! This festive recipe, adapted from a diabetic cookbook, is surprisingly light and flavorful, perfect for holiday gatherings. Enjoy the vibrant blend of orange and cranberry without the guilt – make it with or without sugar! Using yogurt and a touch of butter keeps it moist without being heavy. With the sugar blend, it's 187 calories and 34g carbs per serving (using water, not orange juice); without, it's 165 calories and 26g carbs. A perfect low-fat treat! Don't overbake – a slightly underbaked cake is better than a dry one!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 160.8 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for Orange Cranberry Cake

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How to Make Orange Cranberry Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or tube pan.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
  4. In a large bowl, cream together ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar (or your preferred sugar substitute) until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Add 1 teaspoon orange extract (optional, but recommended!).
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup plain yogurt and ½ cup water (or orange juice for enhanced flavor).
  8. Gradually add the dry ingredients and the yogurt mixture to the wet ingredients alternately, in thirds, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  9. Gently fold in 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries.
  10. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (It's better to slightly underbake than overbake.)
  11. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

10g

Carbs

9g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Orange Cranberry Cake?

Orange Cranberry Cake takes about 75 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Orange Cranberry Cake?

Orange Cranberry Cake has approximately 160.8 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 6 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Orange Cranberry Cake?

The key ingredients for Orange Cranberry Cake are All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Butter, Splenda Sugar Blend For Baking, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.

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