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Cranberry-Citrus & Coconut Cake

November 28, 2012 By Naomi Robinson | Bakers Royale 37 Comments

In case you are tasked with dessert this holiday, here is an easy punched-up bundt cake that taste as good as it looks. It’s hard to go wrong when you have the bright flavors of cranberries and citrus set against coconut. You know me, I love pitting tart against sweetness. Take that pairing and mix into a cake crumb, pour into a bundt pan, bake and finish with a citrus drizzle and some sparkly cranberries. Done.

 

If for some reason you have any left over cake, pass the apron onto the person who came empty handed and put them to work for breakfast— this makes a killer French toast. The cake has a hardy crumb that holds up well.

If you are a regular reader than you know, I usually post at least two pictures per post—so my apologies for this pic-short post. I’m still struggling to find my lighting at this new place. As a result only this shot made it out of post editing.

I’m not happy with it, but this is a baking blog first so let’s focus on the cake—make it, you won’t be sorry.

Cranberry-Citrus & Coconut Cake

Cranberry-Citrus & Coconut Cake

Yield: Makes one 10-12 cup Bundt cake

Ingredients

Cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/3cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup cream of coconut
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/2  cup finely chopped  cranberries

Glaze

  • 2 cups confectioner sugar
  • 3-4 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Garnishing (optional)

  • Sugared Cranberries (recipe here)

Instructions

Preparation

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter and flour pan

To make cake

  1. Place flour, coconut, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and whisk to blend; set aside. Transfer mixture to a food processor or blender and process until coconut is  coarsely crumbed.
  2. Place cranberries in a food processor or blender and process  until coarsely crumbed. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer or a food processor beat the sugar, eggs, and zest in a large bowl until pale and fluffy. Keep the mixer or food processor running and gradually add in oil and beat for about two minutes. With the  mixer or food processor still running, add in coconut cream then orange juice and continue to beat until combined. Turn off mixer or food processor.
  4. Add flour mixture into wet ingredients and using a sturdy wooden spoon or spatula, fold and mix until combined. Add in cranberries and fold until combined.
  5. Pour batter into prepared cake pan and bake until a tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 45-55 minutes. Transfer to a rack and cool completely before glazing.

To make the citrus glaze

  1. Add powdered sugar and orange juice in a bowl and mix to combine. Pour finished glaze over cooled cake and set aside for 30 minutes for glaze to set. Optional: garnish with sugared cranberries.

Notes

A few notes:

  • The cake can be made using a food processor or blender. For this cake, I personally prefer the food processor especially since I’m already using it to process the coconut and cranberries and it does a better job of blending the oil.
  • It’s not necessary to process the shredded coconut to a coarse crumb, but it does make for a more blended bite—again, not necessary, but a nice detail.
  • Coconut cream can be found in the alcohol and spirit section of your grocery store. If you are not able to find it, you can substitute it with buttermilk.
  • Fresh or frozen cranberries will work fine.

© Naomi Robinson | Bakers Royale
Category: Cakes

Filed Under: Cakes, Sweet

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Comments

  1. Liz says

    November 28, 2012 at 10:12 pm

    Sounds wonderful and your picture is beautiful! Thanks for sharing 🙂

  2. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

    November 28, 2012 at 10:38 pm

    This cake is stunning!

  3. Karly says

    November 28, 2012 at 11:02 pm

    I looked at the photo for a full minute, just enjoying your play with the shadows and light and just generally admiring it. Then you say that you’re struggling to find the light in your home. You’re INSANE. But I love you anyway.

  4. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

    November 28, 2012 at 11:42 pm

    Such a gorgeous image – I echo what Karly just said, shadows and light – over and beyond the actual amazing food/recipe you created!

  5. Deliciously Organic says

    November 29, 2012 at 1:37 am

    Absolutely stunning!!

  6. Emma says

    November 29, 2012 at 2:49 am

    Looks amazing, I want to put the bundt pan you used on my Christmas list. Beautiful!

  7. [email protected] pineapple and coconut says

    November 29, 2012 at 4:36 am

    I made a cranberry upside down bundt cake at my parents house over the Thanksgiving holiday and it PALES in comparison to your cake. I honestly am jaw dropped at your photography every time I visit your blog. I know I gush over your work on twitter all the time but I mean what I say – you are so talented, baking and photography wise. I wish I lived closer – I would love to learn from you in both arenas!

  8. Kathryne says

    November 29, 2012 at 5:10 am

    The light! That lighting is stunning, Naomi. I moved a few months ago and really struggled to figure out the light in my new place, but it’s getting better. This cake sounds amazing.

  9. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    November 29, 2012 at 6:08 am

    I love the shape of your bundt, gorgeous!

  10. Carlee says

    November 28, 2012 at 11:42 pm

    This looks amazing. So so yummy. And I love the black background.
    Carlee
    Almost Endearing

  11. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    November 29, 2012 at 8:29 am

    The lighting in that picture is absolutely sensational, I don’t know what you’re talking about!

  12. Vespa Woolf says

    November 29, 2012 at 11:31 am

    I really like that I can use my food processor to make this cake. What beautiful photographs! This cake is sure to impress. Thanks so much.

  13. abby @ thingsforboys says

    November 29, 2012 at 11:47 am

    gosh your photos are sexy! Always love your lighting…so moody.

  14. Urvashee says

    November 29, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    I love this bundt pan- so elegant! How do you get your glaze to look so perfect in all the crevices?

  15. [email protected] The Frosted Vegan says

    November 29, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    Oh I love the idea of making this into french toast, so good!

  16. JChong says

    November 29, 2012 at 7:22 pm

    You kill me! This photo looks great – the lighting looks fantastic!

  17. Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says

    November 29, 2012 at 7:55 pm

    That photo is gorgeous!!

  18. Zerrin says

    November 29, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    This looks perfect. It goes very well with coffee

  19. nita says

    November 29, 2012 at 9:03 pm

    OMG, what a breathtakingly gorgeous photo ~ bravo! I can’t believe you aren’t content with it! I would kill to be able to snap a photo half as good!

  20. Bernadette @ Now Stir It Up says

    November 29, 2012 at 9:47 pm

    WOW!! That cake looks amazing. The photo is good. Makes an impact. I like the idea of using left overs for french toast.

  21. Willow says

    November 29, 2012 at 10:10 pm

    I don’t know what you’re talking about, that photo is incredible! The flavors in this cake sound utterly tantalizing… my mouth is watering just thinking of it.
    I just discovered your blog, and look forward to reading more!

  22. Loretta | A Finn In The Kitchen says

    November 29, 2012 at 10:18 pm

    I think this is a gorgeous shot! I’m picturing a little sliver of light coming through a tiny window and it just happens to fall on this amazing bundt…Plus, that bundt pan looks incredible.

  23. Joanna @ Chic & Gorgeous Treats says

    November 29, 2012 at 10:51 pm

    Loving the flavour combination of the bundt cake and photo is absolutely gorgeous! I love the hint of darkness to a photo. Have a great weekend ahea. Cheers~

  24. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

    November 29, 2012 at 11:47 pm

    Extraordinary photo! It reminds me of a classic still life painting. Beautiful recipe to match!

  25. Sarah says

    November 29, 2012 at 11:52 pm

    I love the holiday flavors permeating this cake, and the way that a fancy tin does all the work of making it look a million dollars! A great idea, and nice and portable too.

  26. Kankana says

    November 30, 2012 at 12:47 am

    Love the lighting in the photo! It’s absolutely stunning. Lovely flavor combo.

  27. Yelena says

    November 30, 2012 at 1:02 am

    I am in love with your photography, so dramatic, my favorite style! The recipe is also amazing-))

  28. Amanda @ The Dormestic Goddess says

    November 30, 2012 at 2:18 pm

    The picture is gorgeous, I don’t think you have anything to apologize for…except the idea for cake french toast. Oy, my pants are tighter just thinking about it!

  29. Karin says

    December 1, 2012 at 9:20 am

    The photo is amazing – forget about the cake!

  30. Lisa says

    December 2, 2012 at 6:22 am

    Thank you for this wonderful (dairy free) recipe. I made it in a mini bundt pan mold and loved it. I sent some to a friend and she ate three of them. I won’t tell you how many I ate. . . 🙂

  31. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    December 2, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    That picture is gorgeous. One of my favorite of yours. Although I am curious what the inside look like. 😉

  32. Coco says

    December 3, 2012 at 1:56 am

    I just love your bundt pan, where can I buy one?

  33. Naomi says

    December 3, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    Lisa-I’m so glad to hear that!

  34. Naomi says

    December 3, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    Hi Coco-It’s a Kugelhopf pan. Here’s an Amazon link:

  35. Heather says

    February 10, 2013 at 2:36 am

    I just made this ( without cranberries) and it is absolutely amazing!

  36. Karin says

    April 6, 2013 at 9:37 pm

    Thanks for this recipe – I made it for my mums 70th birthday. She loved it: http://theyellowhouseintheu.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/yellow-polka-dot-birthday.html

  37. Jaclyn says

    May 7, 2014 at 10:20 am

    This photo is drop dead gorgeous! Love it!

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