Tired of the same old flavors in your coffee cake routine? This Cranberry Pumpkin Coffee Cake shakes things up with a festive blend of autumn spices, tart cranberries, and smooth pumpkin. It’s like the cozy, seasonal embrace you didn’t know you needed. This cake delivers the classic coffee cake texture, while adding a touch of unexpected zing. It’s an ideal way to bridge summer’s end and winter’s chill. Expect moist, flavorful bites that are more than just a sweet distraction.
Cranberry Pumpkin Coffee Cake
A moist cake with pumpkin puree, fresh cranberries, and warming spices.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg: ½ teaspoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Granulated sugar: ¾ cup
- Pumpkin puree: 1 cup
- Egg: 1 large
- Milk: ½ cup
- Vegetable oil: ¼ cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Fresh cranberries: 1 cup
For the Streusel Topping
- Light brown sugar: ½ cup
- All-purpose flour: ½ cup
- Rolled oats: ¼ cup
- Butter: 2 tablespoons cold, cubed
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the baking pan.
- In one bowl, combine flour, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix sugar, pumpkin puree, egg, milk, oil, and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients into wet ones, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in cranberries gently to avoid squashing.
- Bake
- Spread the batter evenly in the pan and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine streusel ingredients until crumbly; sprinkle over batter.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals
- Vitamin A: 20%
- Calcium: 4%
- Iron: 6%
- Vitamin C: 8%
- Potassium: 5%
Additional Notes and Tips
- Use fresh cranberries for the best texture and flavor.
- If you don’t have rolled oats, use chopped nuts for the streusel instead.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days, or freeze for later enjoyment.
