Description
This Cranberry Bliss Coffee Cake is a soft, buttery cake packed with tart cranberries, warm spices, and a hint of citrus, then topped with a sweet cream cheese glaze. Perfect for the holidays or a cozy brunch, this cake pairs beautifully with a hot cup of coffee!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 cup fresh or dried cranberries (if using dried, soak in warm water for 10 minutes and drain)
1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1–2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Topping:
1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
2 tablespoons white chocolate, melted (for drizzling)
Instructions
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Preheat & Prep:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour an 8×8-inch baking dish (or line with parchment paper).
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Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
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Make the Batter:
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in sour cream, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in cranberries and white chocolate chips.
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Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before glazing.
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Make the Glaze:
- Beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Decorate & Serve:
- Spread the glaze over the cooled cake.
- Sprinkle with chopped dried cranberries.
- Drizzle melted white chocolate over the top.
- Slice and enjoy with coffee! ☕