Description
A delightful homemade Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake that combines tart cranberries with refreshing orange zest, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the orange juice and orange zest.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the cranberries and nuts, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: coffee cake, cranberry, orange, dessert, brunch, cake