Orange‑Cranberry Snack Cake with Vanilla Glaze

Bright, sweet, and cozy — this snack cake blends tart cranberries with fresh orange zest for a bold Autumn flavour. The vanilla glaze adds a soft, sweet finish that feels comforting and classic.

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

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 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 30 minutes.
  8. Drizzle with glaze.

Storage

Keeps 3 days refrigerated.

Substitutions

  • Orange → Lemon
  • Cranberries → Raspberries
  • Butter → Coconut oil
Slice of glazed cranberry cake with tea, berries, and autumn flowers
A glazed cranberry cake takes center stage beside citrus tea and autumn flowers.

I’m Stacey Hobbs, thanks for reading Face by Stace! Until next time.
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