Preppy Kitchen Inspired: Cranberry‑Orange Snack Cake with Vanilla Glaze

Soft, citrusy, and perfectly sweet — this snack cake feels like a Preppy Kitchen classic. Cranberries add bright pops of tartness, while the vanilla glaze gives it a polished, bakery‑style finish. It’s simple, cozy and ideal for Autumn afternoons.

Servings: 8 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1½ cups flour
• ¾ cup sugar
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup milk
• 1 cup fresh cranberries
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• Vanilla Glaze:
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream butter and sugar.
3. Add eggs, vanilla, and orange zest.
4. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt separately.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients; add milk.
6. Fold in cranberries.
7. Bake in a greased pan for 30 minutes.
8. Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled cake.

Storage

Keeps 3 days refrigerated.

Substitutions

• Orange zest → Lemon zest
• Cranberries → Raspberries
• Butter → Coconut oil

Enjoy!

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