Best 4 Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Embrace the fall season with a delightful treat that combines the tanginess of cranberries and the vibrant zest of oranges in a tempting coffee cake. This delectable creation brings together flavors that are synonymous with cozy mornings and heartwarming gatherings. As you embark on this culinary journey, discover the perfect recipe to gratify your taste buds and create an unforgettable coffee cake experience.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY-ORANGE NUT COFFEE CAKE



Cranberry-Orange Nut Coffee Cake image

Guests are delighted with this pastry's tangy cranberry sauce, crunchy pecans and sweet glaze. It's fantastic for brunch or simply enjoyed with a cup of coffee. -Debbie Carter, Kingsburg, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
4 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 cups biscuit/baking mix
1/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2/3 cup water
2/3 cup 2% milk
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 cup jellied cranberry sauce
GLAZE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Mix first five ingredients., In a large bowl, mix biscuit mix and sugar. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, water, milk and orange juice. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until smooth., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with pecan mixture. Drop cranberry sauce by spoonfuls over top; do not spread., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Mix glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm coffee cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 422mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ORANGE CRANBERRY PULL-APART COFFEE CAKE



Orange Cranberry Pull-Apart Coffee Cake image

The idea for this recipes comes for Mary Tallman of Arbor Vitae, WI. Her recipe was printed in May/June 2007 TOH--Simple and Delicious. I changed from lemon to orange, used cranberries and pecans and reduced the amount of glaze. So easy and so delicious.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Breads

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 (12 ounce) can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1/4-1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400° and spray a 9-inch round cake pan with a non-stick baking cooking spray.
  • In a medium size bowl, combine the sugar, pecans, cranberries, butter and orange zest.
  • Open the biscuits, separate and cut into fourths.
  • Toss the biscuits with the sugar mixture and pour into prepared pan; place in preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Turn out on a dinner plate and immediately drizzle with glaze.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.3, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 6.5, Sodium 360.9, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 10.8, Protein 2.6

CRANBERRY-FILLED SOUR CREAM COFFEE CAKE WITH ORANGE GLAZE



Cranberry-Filled Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Orange Glaze image

Enjoy this delicious coffee cake filled with cranberries and topped with orange glaze!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups fresh cranberries
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups sour cream
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease or spray 12-cup fluted tube cake pan.
  • In food processor, place filling ingredients. Cover; process until finely chopped. Set aside. In large bowl, stir flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt until well mixed; set aside.
  • In another large bowl, beat granulated sugar, butter, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat about one-fourth of the flour mixture and sour cream at a time alternately into sugar mixture on low speed until blended.
  • Spread one-half of the batter (about 3 cups) in pan; spoon cranberry filling over batter (do not touch filling to side of pan). Top with remaining batter; spread evenly.
  • Bake 55 to 65 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan on cooling rack. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool 20 minutes. In small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle over coffee cake. Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 32 g, TransFat 0 g

CRANBERRY-ORANGE COFFEE CAKE



Cranberry-Orange Coffee Cake image

Chunks of mandarin oranges and cranberries provide the wake-up call to good eating in this step-saving coffee cake.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package Betty Crocker™ cranberry-orange quick bread mix
2/3 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 eggs
1/3 cup chopped mandarin orange segments (from 11-oz can), drained, liquid reserved
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon liquid reserved from mandarin oranges
3 tablespoons chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 8- or 9-inch square pan. In medium bowl, stir quick bread mix, water, oil and eggs until well blended (batter may be slightly lumpy). Gently stir in orange segments. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 8-inch pan 30 to 35 minutes, 9-inch pan 25 to 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In small bowl, mix all frosting ingredients; spread over coffee cake. Sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg

Tips:

  • To ensure your coffee cake is moist, use fresh cranberries and oranges.
  • For a sweeter cake, add an extra 1/2 cup of sugar.
  • To make the streusel topping even more flavorful, add a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • To prevent the cake from sticking to the pan, grease and flour the pan before pouring in the batter.

Conclusion:

This cranberry orange coffee cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist crumb, sweet and tangy flavor, and crunchy streusel topping, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or brunch recipe, give this cranberry orange coffee cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

Related Topics