Orange Cardamom Cranberry Coffee Cake

Prep time: 15 mins | Bake time: 45 mins | Pan: 8×8-inch baking pan

Ingredients:

• Batter: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt, zest of 2 large oranges, ½ cup unsalted butter (softened), 2 large eggs, 2/3 cup whole milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• Fruit & Glaze: 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries (coarsely chopped), 1 cup powdered sugar, 2–3 tbsp fresh orange juice.

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch pan.
2. Rub the orange zest into the granulated sugar with your fingers until fragrant. Cream this sugar with the softened butter.
3. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the batter.
4. Fold in the chopped cranberries gently. Spread into the prepared pan.
5. Bake for 40–45 minutes. Cool completely, then whisk powdered sugar and orange juice together to drizzle over the top.