Ooo, a Mile High Orange Cranberry Pound Cake sounds absolutely heavenly — moist, citrusy, and studded with tart cranberries! Here’s a detailed recipe to get that towering, flavorful cake on your table:
🍊 Mile High Orange Cranberry Pound Cake
Servings: 10-12
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 60-70 minutes
Ingredients:
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3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
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4 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
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1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 2 oranges)
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2 tbsp orange zest (from about 2 oranges)
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1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (if frozen, do not thaw)
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1 tbsp all-purpose flour (to toss with cranberries)
For the Orange Glaze (optional):
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2-3 tbsp fresh orange juice
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1 tsp orange zest
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan:
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Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
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Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or tube pan (or use a non-stick spray with flour).
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Toss cranberries with 1 tbsp flour to coat — this prevents them from sinking.
3. Cream Butter & Sugar:
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In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Mix in vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice.
4. Combine Wet & Dry:
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Add dry ingredients alternately with sour cream, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
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Gently fold in cranberries.
5. Bake:
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Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing the top.
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Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Let cake cool in pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Make the Glaze (optional):
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Whisk powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest until smooth.
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Drizzle over cooled cake.
Tips:
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Don’t overmix once adding the flour to keep the cake tender.
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For extra height, make sure your baking powder is fresh!
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Serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat.