Best 10 Easy Cranberry Coffee Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of a classic coffee cake with a vibrant cranberry twist. This scrumptious treat combines the comforting taste of a moist coffee cake with the tangy sweetness of cranberries, making it a perfect companion for your morning coffee or afternoon tea. With its tender crumb and delightful streusel topping, this Cranberry Coffee Cake is sure to be a hit at your next brunch or gathering.

This recipe provides step-by-step instructions for creating this delightful cake, ensuring a perfect baking experience even for novice bakers. You'll find tips on selecting the ripest cranberries, achieving the ideal crumb texture, and creating a streusel topping that adds both flavor and crunch.

Apart from the classic Cranberry Coffee Cake, the article also offers variations to cater to different preferences. For those who prefer a gluten-free option, a dedicated recipe guides you through creating a delicious gluten-free Cranberry Coffee Cake. Additionally, if you're looking for a fun twist, the Pumpkin Cranberry Coffee Cake combines the flavors of pumpkin and cranberries, resulting in a unique and flavorful treat.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article provides all the information and guidance you need to create a delectable Cranberry Coffee Cake that will impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful baking journey together!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

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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"This recipe was given to me by a former neighbor," pens Doris Brearley from Vestal, New York. The yummy cake relies on baking mix, canned cranberry sauce and an easy nut topping, so it's truly a quick bread.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups biscuit/baking mix
2 tablespoons sugar
2/3 cup milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup jellied cranberry sauce
TOPPING:
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the biscuit mix, sugar, milk and egg. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Drop cranberry sauce by teaspoonfuls over batter. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over cranberry sauce. , Bake at 400° for 18-23 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients; drizzle over coffee cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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

EASY CRANBERRY COFFEE CAKE



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Even people who don't usually care for cranberries will love this warm and tasty coffee cake. And you'll be happy to know it's simple to make!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, halved
HOT BUTTER SAUCE:
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine milk and butter; add to dry ingredients and mix well. Fold in cranberries. Spread into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until cake tests done. , For sauce, melt butter in a saucepan; gradually add sugar and cream. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; add vanilla. Serve over warm coffee cake.

Nutrition Facts :

CRANBERRY COFFEE CAKE



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I asked my friend for this recipe after eating it at her house. Everyone loved it, which explains why it was gobbled up within an hour! It's pretty simple to put together and it comes out moist and delicious every time. I've never tried to bake this in a bundt pan but I bet it would work. I hope you enjoy!

Provided by LifeIsGood

Categories     Breads

Time 1h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1 (8 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • With a mixer, using a large bowl, cream the butter.
  • Gradually add sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Mix in almond extract.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Alternate mixing in the flour mixture and sour cream until all blended together.
  • Pour batter into greased 9 x 13 cake pan. Spoon cranberry sauce over batter. Spread slightly but do not try to completely cover top of the batter.
  • Sprinkle with almonds.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until the cake pulls slightly away from the sides of the pan.
  • Meanwhile, blend the glaze ingredients.
  • Once the coffeecake is done, cool slightly and then drizzle the glaze over the top.

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-PECAN COFFEE CAKE



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This cranberry coffee cake with pecans is so incredibly easy to make and is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

cooking spray
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Ocean Spray® Craisins®)
boiling water as needed
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup white sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
⅔ cup coarsely chopped pecans
1 tablespoon powdered sugar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch springform pan with cooking spray and set on top of a baking sheet lined with foil.
  • Rehydrate the cranberries by placing them in a bowl and adding boiling water to cover. Let sit for about 10 minutes, drain well, and set aside.
  • Combine melted butter, sugar, eggs, almond extract, and orange zest in a medium bowl. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in another bowl and stir into the butter mixture just until combined. Fold in pecans and cranberries. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool for about 15 minutes. Remove cake from the springform pan, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.7 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 107.5 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 211.5 mg, Sugar 23.7 g

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 UPSIDE-DOWN COFFEE CAKE



Cranberry Upside-Down Coffee Cake image

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 brighter flavor and hold their shape better than frozen cranberries. If you only have frozen cranberries, thaw them completely before using.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the coffee cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the coffee cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This usually takes about 45 minutes. If the toothpick comes out with crumbs attached, bake the coffee cake for a few more minutes.
  • Let the coffee cake cool before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and the cake to set.
  • Serve the coffee cake with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include powdered sugar, whipped cream, and fresh berries.

Conclusion:

Cranberry coffee cake is a delicious and easy-to-make coffee cake that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a sweet and tangy cranberry filling. The streusel topping adds a crunchy and buttery texture. This coffee cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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