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Cranberry and Orange MIni Cakes

You are going to want to make these Cranberry and Orange MIni Cakes this holiday season. Orange infused vanilla cake filled with dried cranberries and topped with slivered almonds. Perfect for a holiday brunch, gift giving or just for a snack.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: cranberries, oranges
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 230kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Cups plain flour
  • 3/4 Cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 Cup butter at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 Cup whole milk
  • 3/4 Cup dried cranberries roughly chopped
  • Zest of one orange
  • 2-3 Tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 Cup slivered almonds

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 12 muffin tins. Or in this case square individual cake tins. I recommend you line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper and grease that as well.
  • In a medium sized bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and orange zest. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl cream the butter and sugar. After the mixture is pale and fluffy, add the eggs one at a time mixing until they are incorporated into the batter. Whisk in the vanilla.
  • Next, add half the flour and stir in gently. Then add all the milk and the orange juice and mix in the remaining flour. Once it is all incorporated, add the dried cranberries and stir to combine.
  • Evenly fill the tins and bake for approximately 15 - 18 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center with a few crumbs. Remove from oven and place the tray on a wire rack to cook for about 5 minutes before removing.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Cranberry and Orange MIni Cakes
Amount Per Serving (1 Mini Cake)
Calories 230 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 52mg17%
Sodium 168mg7%
Potassium 64mg2%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 298IU6%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 47mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.