This buttery cranberry orange coffee cake is a delightful treat perfect for holiday brunches or festive gatherings. The combination of tart cranberries and zesty orange creates a refreshing flavor that pairs beautifully with coffee or tea.

Ideal for Christmas celebrations, this cranberry orange cake is a must-try among holiday brunch recipes. It’s easy to prepare and makes for a wonderful addition to your dessert table, showcasing the deliciousness of chipcooks desserts.

Delicious Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake

This coffee cake features a moist and tender crumb, studded with fresh cranberries and infused with orange zest. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar for glaze (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. Mix the Batter: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
4. Add Cranberries and Orange: Fold in the chopped cranberries, orange zest, and orange juice until evenly distributed.
5. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool and Glaze: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. If desired, mix powdered sugar with a little orange juice to create a glaze and drizzle it over the cooled cake.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 8 slices
• Calories: 290kcal
• Fat: 12g
• Protein: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 42g