This cranberry orange coffee cake will ruin store-bought pastries for you forever. Tart cranberries and zesty orange zest? A match made in brunch heaven. Moist, buttery cake meets a crumbly topping that will have you “accidentally” cutting oversized slices. Sweet, tangy, and completely irresistible, it’s perfect for holiday gatherings or random Tuesday cravings. Forget bland coffee cakes of the past—this one packs bold flavors and endless compliments. Why settle for mediocrity when you can bake a showstopper that screams festive indulgence?
Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake
This coffee cake combines tangy cranberries, bright orange zest, and a buttery crumb topping to create a dessert worth savoring.
Ingredients
- For the Cake Base
- All-purpose flour: 1½ cups
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Baking soda: ½ teaspoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Granulated sugar: ½ cup
- Butter: ½ cup softened
- Eggs: 2
- Orange juice: ½ cup freshly squeezed
- Orange zest: 1 tablespoon
- Fresh cranberries: 1½ cups
- For the Topping
- Brown sugar: ½ cup
- All-purpose flour: ¼ cup
- Butter: 3 tablespoons cold
- Ground cinnamon: ½ teaspoon
Instructions
Prepare the Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the baking pan.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar in a separate bowl until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in orange juice and zest. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in cranberries.
Assemble the Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface.
Add the Topping
- Mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles crumbs.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter.
Bake
- Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals
- Vitamin C: 10%
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 5%
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Potassium: 5%
Additional Notes and Tips
- Substitute dried cranberries if fresh ones aren’t available, but soak them in orange juice for 10 minutes first.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or dust with powdered sugar for extra flair.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
