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Easy Cranberry Apple Cake

This Easy Cranberry Apple Cake is a gorgeous holiday dessert bursting with fresh cranberries, tart Granny Smith apples, and bright orange flavor! Super moist and flavorful with a sweet vanilla orange glaze on top.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: apple, christmas, cranberry, holiday baking, thanksgiving
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 265kcal
Author: Kim Lange

Equipment

  • 9-inch baking pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Whisk

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Spray a 9-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add the cranberries, apple chunks, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and ground cinnamon. Mix to combine. Set aside.
  • Using a hand mixer, beat the eggs until frothy, approximately 2 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup of granulated sugar, melted and cooled butter, vanilla extract, and sour cream/Greek yogurt. Beat on low until thoroughly combined.
  • Add in the flour and salt. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Fold the batter into the cranberry mixture to evenly distribute into the batter.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Optional: Sprinkle top with an additional tablespoon of sugar, if desired.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes until lightly golden brown. To test for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center. It should come out clean when removed.
  • Let the cranberry apple cake cool for 15 minutes, then make the glaze.
  • For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Add a splash of milk if needed to reach drizzling consistency. Drizzle over the cooled cake and sprinkle with extra orange zest if desired!

Notes

Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freeze the unglazed cake for up to 2 months. Thaw and add glaze before serving.
The cake tastes even better the next day after the flavors have blended!

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 32g