Best 3 Cranberry Coffeecake Recipes
When it comes to delightful breakfast treats, cranberry coffeecake stands out as a true gem. With its tender crumb, sweet and tangy cranberries, and irresistible streusel topping, it's a perfect choice for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a brunch, treating your family to a special weekend breakfast, or simply indulging in a cozy morning at home, this delectable dish is sure to impress. In this article, we'll embark on a culinary journey, exploring the secrets behind creating the ultimate cranberry coffeecake. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of streusel making, we'll guide you through each step of the process, ensuring that you end up with a coffeecake that's not just delicious but also a feast for the eyes.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
CRANBERRY COFFEECAKE
Categories Bread Cake Breakfast Brunch Bake Valentine's Day Quick & Easy Cranberry Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Makes 6 to 8 servings. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Pulse cranberries with 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a food processor until finely chopped (do not purée). Transfer to a sieve and let drain while making batter.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat together butter and remaining 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes with a standing mixer or about 8 minutes with a handheld. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, then beat in vanilla. Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture and milk alternately in batches, beginning and ending with flour and mixing until just incorporated.
- Spread one third of batter evenly in well-buttered loaf pan, then spoon half of drained cranberries evenly over batter, leaving a 1/2-inch border along sides. Top with another third of batter and remaining cranberries, leaving a 1/2-inch border along sides, then cover with remaining batter. Bake in middle of oven until golden brown and a tester inserted in center comes out without crumbs, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Cool cake in pan on a rack 30 minutes.
- Invert cake onto rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
CRANBERRY SWIRL COFFEECAKE
This was a favorite of my family's when growing up - my Mom's specialty. I have entered this cake in several local agricultural fairs and it has won the blue ribbon three times and a best in show!
Provided by IRENED
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cranberry Dessert Recipes
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 inch tube pan.
- Cream butter or margarine adding sugar gradually. Add eggs one at time. Beating with an electric mixture on medium speed.
- Mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. With electric beaters on low speed add flour mixture alternately with sour cream to butter mixture, ending with flour mix (do not overbeat). Stir in 1 teaspoon of almond extract.
- Put a layer of half the batter in the pan the bottom of the pan, than a layer of whole cranberry sauce (1/2 the can). Repeat once more with the remaining batter and cranberry sauce. Sprinkle slivered almonds on top.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes. Remove from pan after slightly cooling. Drizzle glaze on top.
- To Make Glaze: Mix together confectioners' sugar, warm water, and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Drizzle over top of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 47.6 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 276.6 mg, Sugar 25 g
CRANBERRY-PECAN STREUSEL COFFEECAKE
While searching on the net to find different recipes using cranberries, I found this tempting coffeecake. I found this @ http://www.cranberries.org courtesy of Cape Cod Cranberry Growers' Association.
Provided by SassiFras
Categories Breads
Time 1h15m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- To make the streusel: Combine the flour, sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Rub the softened butter into the flour mixture until it holds together when squeezed. Gently mix in the pecans; set aside.
- To make the coffeecake: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, butter, baking powder, baking soda, salt, flavorings, and buttermilk.
- Mix on low speed for one minute, scrape the bowl, and beat for another 30 seconds; scrape the bowl.
- Slowly add the eggs, one at a time, combining well after each addition; scrape the bowl after each egg is added.
- Once all the eggs are added, scrape the bowl and mix on medium speed for one minute. Gently fold the cranberries in by hand.
- To assemble the Cranberry-Pecan Streusel Coffeecake: Grease an 8x8 inch square pan and place about half of the batter in the pan. Smooth it out evenly with a small offset spatula or a knife.
- Spread 1/3 of the streusel topping over the coffeecake batter. Place the remaining coffeecake batter on top of the streusel topping and gently smooth out to the edges of the pan.
- Top with the remaining streusel.
- An alternative to layering the coffeecake and streusel is to place all of the coffeecake batter in the pan, top with 2/3 of the streusel, and marble the streusel through the coffeecake with a knife by drawing the knife down through the streusel and into the batter, making swirling motions. Once swirled, top with the remaining streusel.
- Bake the coffeecake in a 350°F preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center tests clean. *** Changed time from the original 45-50 minutes, because of recipe reviewer. ***.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan.
- This cake is very delicate with a crunchy streusel if served warm the same day, so if you prefer a slightly denser coffeecake with a softer streusel crumb, serve the coffeecake the next day. After the cake has cooled, wrap it well in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator overnight. Allow to come to room temperature before serving.
- * Regular pastry flour can be substituted for whole wheat pastry flour.
- ** If buttermilk is not available, place 1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar in a measuring cup and fill to the ¼ cup mark with milk.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.2, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 85.3, Sodium 154.6, Carbohydrate 50.9, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 26.9, Protein 6.8
Tips:
- Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a tart and juicy flavor that is perfect for this coffee cake. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but thaw them completely before using.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the coffee cake tough. Mix the batter until the ingredients are just combined.
- Use a bundt pan: A bundt pan is the traditional pan for making coffee cake. It gives the cake a beautiful shape and allows for even baking.
- Bake the coffee cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the coffee cake is cooked through.
- Let the coffee cake cool completely before glazing: This will help the glaze set properly.
- Serve the coffee cake warm or at room temperature: Coffee cake is best served warm or at room temperature. It can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Cranberry coffee cake is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its tart and juicy cranberries, sweet crumb topping, and rich coffee flavor, this coffee cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a special breakfast or dessert, give this cranberry coffee cake recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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