Cranberry Orange Pound Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

4. 4

   In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.

6. 6

   Gently fold in the fresh cranberries and orange zest.

7. 7

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. 9

   Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.