Best 8 Rich Cranberry Coffee Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our collection of rich cranberry coffee cake recipes. These delectable treats are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy breakfast gathering, an afternoon tea party, or a special holiday celebration. With a variety of options to choose from, including a classic crumb cake, a moist bundt cake, and a flavorful quick bread, there's a recipe here to satisfy every taste bud.

For a classic coffee cake experience, the crumb cake recipe delivers a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. A buttery crumb topping complements the tender cake, while fresh cranberries add a burst of tangy goodness.

If you're looking for a showstopping centerpiece, the bundt cake recipe is a must-try. This moist and flavorful cake is adorned with a stunning cranberry glaze, making it a feast for the eyes and the palate.

For a quick and easy treat, the quick bread recipe is your go-to choice. With its tender texture and vibrant cranberry flavor, this bread is perfect for busy mornings or afternoon snacks.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to create a delicious and memorable coffee cake that will be loved by all. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful baking journey!

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

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

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.

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 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

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

SANDY'S CRANBERRY COFFEE CAKE



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We have this every Christmas and Easter morning, as well as for company. I have given it as a gift when we are house guests as well.

Provided by commanderl

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
¾ cup margarine
1 cup sour cream
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon almond extract
water as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a fluted tube pan.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl.
  • Beat sugar and margarine together in a bowl until creamy. Add sour cream, eggs, and 1 teaspoon almond extract to sugar mixture; beat until smooth. Pour sugar mixture into flour mixture and mix to form a smooth batter. Pour 1/3 the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Pour cranberry sauce into a bowl and stir. Spread 1/2 sauce over batter in the prepared pan. Pour 1/3 the batter over cranberry sauce, and spread second 1/2 cranberry sauce over the batter. Top with remaining 1/3 cake batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and cooked through, about 40 minutes.
  • Whisk confectioners' sugar and 1 tablespoon almond extract together in a bowl until smooth, adding enough water for icing to reach a drizzling consistency. Drizzle icing over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.1 calories, Carbohydrate 69.5 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 485.1 mg, Sugar 43.5 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 :

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark roast coffee. Choose a coffee with a bold flavor that will stand up to the sweetness of the cake.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • To make sure the cake is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
  • To prevent the cake from sticking to the pan, grease and flour the pan before adding the batter.
  • To make the streusel topping, use a fork to combine the flour, sugar, and butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Serve the coffee cake warm or at room temperature. It's also delicious the next day.

Conclusion:

This rich cranberry coffee cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that's perfect for any occasion. The moist cake is packed with tart cranberries and topped with a sweet streusel topping. Follow these tips and enjoy a delightful coffee cake that will impress your friends and family.

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