Description

A moist, tangy, and sweet Bundt cake featuring fresh cranberries, orange zest, and a rich maple sugar glaze. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for holiday gatherings and can be prepared ahead of time.

Ingredients

Scale

15.25 ounces (435g) yellow cake mix
1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup (125g) fresh or frozen cranberries
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for tossing cranberries)
Zest of 2 large oranges
¼ cup orange juice
½ cup (120ml) real maple syrup (Grade B or Dark)
1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar
Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans
Optional: ½ cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Thoroughly grease a 12-cup Bundt pan with baking spray containing flour.
In a small bowl, toss the cranberries with 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to prevent them from sinking.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and orange zest. Whisk vigorously for about 2 minutes until smooth and glossy.
Gently fold the floured cranberries (and optional pecans or chocolate chips) into the batter using a spatula.
Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for exactly 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
While the cake cools, make the glaze by whisking maple syrup and confectioners’ sugar in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth and slightly thickened.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and serve.

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature to prevent curdling. Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender. The cake can be made 1-2 days in advance; flavors improve after a day. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 38
Sodium: 280
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 2
Carbohydrates: 52
Fiber: 1
Protein: 4

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