Introduction
Fall baking doesn’t get any more cheerful than this. The tangy pop of cranberries meets the bright sweetness of oranges to create cakes that feel like pure sunshine on chilly days. Whether you love bundt cakes, loaves, or layered desserts, this collection of 22 zesty cranberry orange cakes will fill your kitchen with warmth and citrusy joy all season long.
1. Classic Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake
A bakery-style bundt that’s tender, bright, and full of citrus aroma.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp zest
- 1 cup cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in eggs, orange juice, and zest.
- Add dry ingredients and cranberries.
- Pour into greased bundt pan; bake 40–45 min.
How to Serve It
Drizzle with orange glaze and top with sugared cranberries.
2. Cranberry Orange Pound Cake
Rich and buttery, with a citrusy freshness that makes every bite divine.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2¾ cups flour
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp zest
- 1 cup cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Cream butter and sugar.
- Add eggs, one at a time.
- Mix in orange juice and zest.
- Fold in flour and cranberries; bake 60 min.
How to Serve It
Dust with powdered sugar or light glaze before serving.
3. Cranberry Orange Snack Cake
Light, moist, and perfect for quick snacking or a cozy afternoon treat.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp zest
- 1 cup cranberries
Instructions
- Mix wet ingredients together.
- Stir in dry ingredients.
- Fold in cranberries.
- Bake 30 min at 350°F (175°C).
How to Serve It
Top with thin orange icing and extra zest.
4. Cranberry Orange Layer Cake
A stunning dessert for celebrations—zesty layers meet creamy frosting.
Ingredients
- 2½ cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ¾ cup butter
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp zest
- 1½ cups cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix butter, sugar, and eggs.
- Add juice, zest, and dry ingredients.
- Fold in cranberries.
- Divide into pans; bake 30–35 min.
How to Serve It
Frost with orange cream cheese frosting and decorate with zest curls.
5. Glazed Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake
Perfectly crumbly and fragrant—ideal for brunch or gifting.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- ¾ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup orange juice
- 1 cup cranberries
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar.
- Add egg, juice, and zest.
- Mix dry ingredients and fold in berries.
- Bake 35–40 min at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Drizzle with orange glaze and serve warm.
6. White Chocolate Cranberry Orange Cake
A rich, elegant dessert that pairs citrus and white chocolate perfectly.
Ingredients
- 2½ cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ¾ cup butter
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 cup cranberries
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar; add eggs and juice.
- Stir in flour and cranberries.
- Mix in white chocolate chips.
- Bake 40 min at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Top with white chocolate ganache and fresh zest.
7. Cranberry Orange Cheesecake Cake
Two classics in one dessert—creamy, tangy, and festive.
Ingredients
- 1 orange cake layer
- 1 cranberry cake layer
- 1 cheesecake layer
- Cranberry compote
Instructions
- Bake layers separately.
- Stack cheesecake between cakes.
- Chill and top with compote.
How to Serve It
Add whipped cream and candied orange peel.
8. Vegan Cranberry Orange Loaf
Plant-based and full of fruity flavor—no eggs or dairy needed.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup coconut oil
- 1 cup almond milk
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp zest
- 1 cup cranberries
Instructions
- Combine wet ingredients.
- Add dry ingredients and mix.
- Fold in cranberries.
- Bake 40 min at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Serve with vegan glaze and orange slices.
9. Cranberry Orange Upside-Down Cake
Sweet caramelized fruit topping makes this a showstopper.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cranberries
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1½ cups cake batter (orange flavored)
Instructions
- Melt butter and sugar in pan.
- Add cranberries.
- Pour batter on top.
- Bake 35 min at 350°F.
- Flip while warm.
How to Serve It
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
10. Gluten-Free Cranberry Orange Cake
Tender and wholesome—perfect for gluten-sensitive eaters.
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp zest
- ¾ cup cranberries
Instructions
- Beat eggs and sugar.
- Add juice and zest.
- Stir in almond flour and cranberries.
- Bake 30 min at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Top with powdered sugar and orange slices.
11. Cranberry Orange Sheet Cake
Easy to serve and perfect for potlucks or holiday parties.
Ingredients
- 2½ cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ¾ cup butter
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1½ cups cranberries
Instructions
- Mix butter and sugar.
- Add eggs, juice, and zest.
- Fold in cranberries.
- Spread in baking pan; bake 30–35 min.
How to Serve It
Frost with orange glaze and cut into squares.
12. Cranberry Orange Cupcakes
Sweet little bites of fall joy with a creamy swirl on top.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp zest
- 1 cup cranberries
Instructions
- Beat butter, sugar, and eggs.
- Add juice, zest, and flour.
- Fold in cranberries.
- Bake 20–22 min at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Top with orange buttercream and sugared cranberries.
13. Cranberry Orange Mug Cake
Quick and satisfying—a single-serve treat in minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp cranberries
Instructions
- Mix all in a mug.
- Microwave 60–90 seconds.
How to Serve It
Top with whipped cream and zest.
14. Cranberry Orange Yogurt Cake
Extra moist thanks to yogurt and a perfect citrus balance.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ¾ cup yogurt
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp zest
- 1 cup cranberries
Instructions
- Mix wet ingredients.
- Add dry ingredients.
- Fold in cranberries.
- Bake 40 min at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Glaze with yogurt icing and sprinkle zest.
15. Cranberry Orange Coffee Bundt
A tender crumb and citrus tang make this a cozy breakfast bake.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 cup cranberries
Instructions
- Mix butter, sugar, and eggs.
- Add sour cream, juice, and zest.
- Stir in dry ingredients and cranberries.
- Bake 40–45 min at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Serve warm with coffee and a glaze drizzle.
16. Cranberry Orange Almond Cake
Nutty, buttery, and bright—a bakery-style favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup orange juice
- ½ cup almonds
- 1 cup cranberries
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar.
- Add eggs, juice, and dry mix.
- Fold in almonds and berries.
- Bake 35 min at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Garnish with toasted almond flakes.
17. Cranberry Orange Mini Bundts
Perfect bite-sized desserts with gorgeous fall color.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 cup cranberries
Instructions
- Mix butter, sugar, and eggs.
- Add juice and zest.
- Stir in flour and berries.
- Bake 20–25 min at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Glaze and top each with a sugared cranberry.
18. Cranberry Orange Chiffon Cake
Fluffy, light, and bursting with citrus—great for tea parties.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1½ cups sugar
- 7 eggs
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp zest
- 1 cup cranberries
Instructions
- Beat egg whites separately.
- Combine yolks, sugar, juice, and zest.
- Add flour and fold whites in gently.
- Add berries and bake 50 min at 325°F.
How to Serve It
Dust with powdered sugar and serve with tea.
19. Cranberry Orange Ricotta Cake
Soft, creamy texture thanks to ricotta—rich yet refreshing.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup ricotta cheese
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 cup cranberries
Instructions
- Beat ricotta, sugar, and eggs.
- Add juice, zest, and flour.
- Stir in cranberries.
- Bake 40 min at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Serve with whipped cream and zest.
20. Cranberry Orange Olive Oil Cake
Olive oil adds depth and moisture—simple yet elegant.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup olive oil
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 cup cranberries
Instructions
- Beat eggs and sugar.
- Add olive oil, juice, and zest.
- Mix in flour and cranberries.
- Bake 40–45 min at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Drizzle with orange syrup.
21. Cranberry Orange Spice Cake
A cozy mix of orange, cranberries, and gentle spices.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ cup butter
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 cup cranberries
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar.
- Add eggs, juice, and spices.
- Fold in flour and berries.
- Bake 35 min at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Serve with cream cheese frosting or plain.
22. Cranberry Orange Angel Food Cake
Cloud-soft texture with a citrus finish that feels heavenly.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1¼ cups sugar
- 10 egg whites
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp zest
- ½ cup cranberries (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Beat egg whites until stiff.
- Gradually add sugar.
- Fold in flour, juice, zest, and cranberries.
- Bake 45 min at 325°F.
How to Serve It
Serve with whipped cream and fresh berries.
Conclusion
Cranberries and oranges are truly made for each other. These 22 recipes show just how versatile, bright, and comforting this duo can be. Bake one (or all!) to fill your kitchen with fall fragrance, share them with friends, and let every bite bring you a burst of sunshine on a cool day.
