Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- First, place all the cranberries, orange juice, and half a cup of sugar into a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the mixture reaches a simmer, allowing the sauce to thicken, which usually takes about 10-15 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously coat a 10-12 cup Bundt pan with baking spray.
- In a small bowl, combine one tablespoon of flour with the fresh cranberries used for the batter (not the sauce) and stir gently to coat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this bowl aside.
Mixing the Batter
- Using a stand mixer or a hand mixer, beat the unsalted butter and remaining granulated sugar together for about 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the bowl's sides to ensure everything is well combined. Add the orange zest and mix.
- In another bowl, whisk together the sour cream, milk, orange juice, and vanilla extract. Set this mixture aside.
- Starting with the dry mixture, add about one-third to the butter mixture and beat until just combined. Then, mix in half of the sour cream mixture and blend well. Repeat this process, finishing with the dry ingredients.
- Gently fold in the floured cranberries.
Layering and Baking
- Pour two-thirds of the cake batter into the prepared Bundt pan. Spoon the cooled cranberry sauce over the batter and layer the remaining batter on top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with only a few moist crumbs.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 20 minutes before inverting it onto your serving platter.
Glazing
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of orange juice until a smooth glaze forms.
Notes
For an even more moist cake, wrap it in plastic wrap while it cools completely. For gluten-free, use a suitable blend of flour.
