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Healthy Cranberry Orange Pound Cake

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 250
A moist and flavorful pound cake packed with fresh cranberries and zesty orange, perfect for a healthy treat.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cups white whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¾ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp freshly grated orange zest (about 2 extra large oranges)

Wet ingredients

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly
  • 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp liquid stevia
  • ¾ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 1 extra large orange)
  • ½ cup nonfat milk
  • 1 ½ cups fresh whole cranberries, diced

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x5” loaf pan with foil, coating with nonstick spray.
  • Mix dry ingredients and orange zest in a bowl.
  • Whisk together melted butter, egg whites, vanilla, and stevia; then stir in Greek yogurt.
  • Add orange juice and 2 tbsp milk; alternate adding flour mixture and remaining milk, then fold in cranberries.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until firm and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Using fresh cranberries adds a tart contrast; do not overmix to keep the batter light.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Keyword: cranberry, Orange, pound cake