
Vanilla Cranberry Buttermilk Cake
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Vanilla Cranberry Buttermilk Cake
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This vanilla cranberry buttermilk cake is the perfect Christmas cake. Full of fresh cranberries, vanilla beans, orange zest, and a sprinkle of turbinado sugar on top for an extra special sparkly surprise.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 ounces room temperature butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 2-3 tablespoons Coarse Turbinado sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper or spray with non-stick spray, set aside.
- In a medium-size mixing bowl add flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Whisk to combine and set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer add butter, sugar, orange zest, and vanilla bean paste. Mix on medium speed for 3 minutes or until the butter and sugar are fully creamed and slightly fluffy.
- Scrape down the sides, add the egg and mix until fully combined.
- Pour in 1/3 of the buttermilk, and mix until combined.
- Add in 1/2 of the flour mixture, and mix until combined
- Continue with another round of buttermilk, and flour, and finish with the remaining buttermilk.
- Add cranberries to a bowl, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour and toss to combine.
- Fold the cranberries and any remaining flour
- Add the batter to the prepared pan and spread out as smoothly as possible. The batter is a little thick.
- Sprinkle the top of the cake with 2-3 tablespoons of coarse turbinado sugar. The amount you use depends on how sugary you want the topping.
- Bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when tested in the middle of the cake.
- Let cool and serve for breakfast or dessert.
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Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
331kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
365mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8x8 dish
Amount Per Serving
Calories 331 kcal
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1g | |
Calories | 331kcal | 17% |
Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
Protein | 4g | 8% |
Fat | 11g | 17% |
Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
Sodium | 365mg | 15% |
Fiber | 2g | 8% |
Sugar | 29g | 58% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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