Best 11 Creamy Cranberry Coffee Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful aroma of freshly baked Creamy Cranberry Coffee Cake, a tantalizing treat that combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries with the comforting warmth of a coffee cake. This culinary masterpiece is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy breakfast gathering, an afternoon tea party, or a festive holiday brunch. With its moist and fluffy crumb, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with tart cranberries, this coffee cake promises an explosion of flavors in every bite. The recipe boasts an easy-to-follow guide, ensuring that even novice bakers can create this delectable treat without hassle. So, let's embark on a delightful baking journey and discover the secrets behind this irresistible Creamy Cranberry Coffee Cake.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY COFFEE CAKE



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This cranberry coffee cake is such a great use of cranberries, I could eat it every day! If serving warm, serve with ice cream.

Provided by APLETKA

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups fresh cranberries, at room temperature
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon almond extract
¼ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
  • Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Stir in cranberries and walnuts; toss to coat. Stir in butter, eggs, and almond extract. Spread batter into the prepared pan.
  • Combine walnuts, brown sugar, butter, and flour for streusel in a small bowl. Crumble streusel on top of cranberry mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 42.3 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 97.7 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

RICH CRANBERRY COFFEE CAKE



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When our children come home for the holidays, I make sure to bake this coffee cake. I always use fresh berries in season, then put a few bags in the freezer for later on. That way, we can enjoy this moist cake anytime we want! -Mildred Schwartzentruber, Tavistock, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield about 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, patted dry
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition., Combine 2 cups flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mixture. Mix remaining flour with cranberries and nuts; fold into batter. Batter will be very thick. Spoon into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. , Bake for 65-70 minutes or until cake tests done. Let stand 5 minutes before removing from the pan. Cool on a wire rack. Before serving, dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CRANBERRY COFFEE CAKE



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A festive sour cream coffee cake studded with tart cranberries is a lovely holiday and winter dessert. Fresh cranberries add pops of color and flavor.

Provided by Jessie Sheehan

Categories     Brunch     Breakfast     Dessert     Cake

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the Cake:
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 cups fresh cranberries (coarsely chopped; or frozen)
2 cups granulated sugar (plus more for sprinkling in the pan)
1 cup vegetable oil (or mild olive oil)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
2 cups sour cream
For the Glaze:
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 F and grease a 10-cup bundt pan with cooking spray or softened butter. Coat the pan with granulated sugar, knocking out any excess.
  • To make the cake, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Add the chopped cranberries and whisk again.
  • In a large bowl, vigorously whisk together the sugar, oil, and vanilla for about 30 seconds.
  • Add the eggs and yolks, whisking after each to combine.
  • Using a flexible spatula fold the dry ingredients into the wet in two additions, alternating with two additions of the sour cream. Stop folding as soon as the flour disappears. Do not overmix.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 50 to 60 minutes, rotating at the halfway point. The cake is ready when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a moist crumb or two.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for about 5 minutes right side up. Then flip the pan onto a cooling rack for an additional 5 before lifting the pan off of the cake. Let cool to room temperature before drizzling with the glaze.
  • To make the glaze, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, sour cream, vanilla, and salt.
  • Drizzle over the cake. Let the glaze set for about 30 minutes or so before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 248 mg, Sugar 37 g, Fat 22 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CREAMY CRANBERRY COFFEE CAKE



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Chopped cranberries and orange peel give this coffee cake bursts of tart flavor, but a cream cheese layer on top sweetens it nicely. It's so lovely, you'll want to serve it when company comes. -Nancy Roper, Etobicoke, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
CREAM CHEESE LAYER:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk the first four ingredients. In another bowl, whisk egg, orange zest, orange juice, melted butter and vanilla until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in cranberries. Transfer to a greased 9-in. springform pan., For cream cheese layer, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla; beat on low speed just until blended. Spread over batter., For topping, mix flour and sugar in a small bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over top. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake 70-75 minutes or until golden brown., Cool in pan 15 minutes before removing sides of springform pan. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CRANBERRY SWIRL COFFEE CAKE



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This old family recipe is delicious for breakfast on Thanksgiving day, or to eat while watching the parade! Plain yogurt can be substituted for sour cream.

Provided by Laura Owen

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1 (8 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 or 10 inch tube pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the almond extract. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the sour cream.
  • Pour 1/3 of the batter into the prepared tube pan. Swirl 1/2 of the cranberry sauce into the batter. Repeat, ending with the batter on top.
  • Bake 55 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 51.2 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 277 mg, Sugar 18.3 g

CRANBERRY-SOUR CREAM COFFEE CAKE



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-Carole Resnick, Cleveland, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cups whole milk
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
3 cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine sour cream and milk; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream mixture., Spread two-thirds of the batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine the filling ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Top with remaining batter., Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRANBERRY SOUR CREAM COFFEE CAKE WITH PECAN CRUMB TOPPING



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Fresh cranberries and pecans are plentiful around the end of the year, and they make a great combination in this yummy coffee cake. Serve warm, if you like with coffee, or as a dessert.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 18

½ cup light brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt
¼ cup cold unsalted butter
½ cup chopped pecans, or to taste
3 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
¾ cup sour cream
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups whole milk
2 cups chopped fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Combine brown sugar, white sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt for crumb topping in a medium bowl and toss lightly with a fork.
  • Grate the butter into the flour mixture using the largest side of a box grater. Combine with a fork or pastry knife until ingredients are combined and have the appearance of very coarse meal; the pieces should be loose and not sticking together. Stir in pecans and set topping aside.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt for cake in a large bowl.
  • Combine butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in the bowl of an electric stand mixer. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract and mix, scraping the bowl as needed, for 1 minute. Add flour mixture on low speed in thirds, alternating with milk, ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just smooth. Stir in cranberries with a spoon.
  • Spread batter into the prepared baking pan and sprinkle topping evenly over the batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518 calories, Carbohydrate 69.7 g, Cholesterol 91 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 258.2 mg, Sugar 38.8 g

CRANBERRY SWIRL COFFEE CAKE



Cranberry Swirl Coffee Cake image

Cranberries are an important crop in New England. This recipe produces a beautiful and delicious cake.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
GLAZE:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons whole milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in almond extract. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition., Sprinkle the walnuts into a greased 9-in. fluted tube pan. Spread one third of the batter over nuts; top with half the cranberry sauce. Repeat layers, ending with the final third of batter., Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over coffee cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CREAMY CRANBERRY COFFEE CAKE



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Make and share this Creamy Cranberry Coffee Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Breads

Time 1h55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups coarsely chopped cranberries, fresh or frozen
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup cold butter

Steps:

  • In a big mixing bowl, mix together the first four ingredients.
  • In another smaller bowl, mix together the egg, orange juice, butter and vanilla; add to the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
  • Fold in the cranberries and orange peel.
  • Pour mixture into a greased 9-inch springform pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, add the cream cheese and sugar; beat until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the egg and vanilla; stir to mix well.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture over the batter.
  • Mix together the flour and sugar; using a pastry blender, cut in the cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Sprinkle over the top.
  • Place springform pan on top of a baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350° for 70-75 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Let cool on a wire rack 15 minutes before removing the sides of the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.5, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 86.5, Sodium 248.3, Carbohydrate 56.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 32.7, Protein 5.7

CRANBERRY COFFEE CAKE



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I took this to work many times to have at our department meetings. So moist and delicious. My mouth is watering as I type. I added cinnamon and use butter in place of margarine.

Provided by Young Living in Tex

Categories     Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 bundt cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons almond extract

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs.
  • Add dry ingredients alternately with sour cream to creamed mixture.
  • Stir in almond extract.
  • Pour 1/2 batter into greased and floured bundt pan.
  • Add 1/2 cranberry sauce, spread evenly over batter
  • Pour remaining batter over cranberry sauce.
  • Top with remaining cranberry sauce.
  • Sprinkle with pecans.
  • Bake at 350°F in a preheated oven for 55 mins.
  • GLAZE: Stir ingredients together well.
  • Spread or drizzle Glaze on cake while cake is still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 61.3, Sodium 338.8, Carbohydrate 59.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 42.1, Protein 4.6

CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN COFFEE CAKE



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Cranberries and pecans are baked in the bottom of this cake. Turn the cake over for ooh's and ah's.

Provided by Marjorita Whyte

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

⅔ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup butter
1 ¼ cups cranberries
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup butter, room temperature
¾ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Wrap the outside of a 9 inch springform pan with aluminum foil to prevent leaking. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar and 1/3 cup butter. Bring to a boil, then pour into bottom of springform pan. Sprinkle with cranberries and pecans.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the sour cream. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto serving platter and carefully remove pan. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 73.3 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 314.9 mg, Sugar 25.1 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a tart and juicy flavor that pairs perfectly with the sweet coffee cake batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the coffee cake tough.
  • Bake the coffee cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the coffee cake is cooked through.
  • Let the coffee cake cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the cake to set.
  • Serve the coffee cake with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include whipped cream, cream cheese frosting, or fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

This creamy cranberry coffee cake is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and tender crumb, sweet and tart cranberries, and creamy frosting, this coffee cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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