Tangy Cranberry Breakfast Cake

Linda Hendrix
Moundville, MO

Three scrumptious layers!

2 c. all-purpose flour

1-1/3 c. sugar, divided

1-1/2 t. baking powder

1/2 t. baking soda

1/4 t. salt

2 eggs, divided

3/4 c. orange juice

1/4 c. butter, melted

2 t. vanilla extract, divided

2 c. cranberries, coarsely chopped

Optional: 1 T. orange zest

8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened

Combine flour, one cup sugar, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl; mix well and set aside. Combine one egg, orange juice, butter and one teaspoon vanilla in a small bowl; mix well and stir into flour mixture until well combined. Fold in cranberries and zest, if using. Pour into a greased 9" round springform pan and set aside. Beat together cream cheese and remaining sugar in a small bowl until smooth. Add remaining egg and vanilla; mix well. Spread over batter; sprinkle with topping. Place pan on a baking sheet; bake at 350 degrees for 1-1/4 hours, until golden. Let cool on wire rack for 15 minutes before removing sides of springform pan. Serves 12.

Topping:

6 T. all-purpose flour

1/4 c. sugar

2 T. butter

Combine flour and sugar in a small bowl. Cut in butter with a fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

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