Best 6 Winter Fruit Coffee Cake Recipes

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As the temperatures drop and the days get shorter, there is nothing more comforting than the aroma of freshly baked coffee cake filling the house. Winter fruit coffee cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion, from a cozy breakfast to a festive holiday party. With its moist crumb, sweet filling, and crunchy topping, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Here are a few of our favorite recipes for winter fruit coffee cake, each with its own unique twist on this classic dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WINTER FRUIT COFFEE CAKE



Winter Fruit Coffee Cake image

People will says this homey cake creates a flashback to their grandmother's kitchen. Filled with apples, pears and raisins, this spice cake is dressed up with a streusel topping. The heavenly scent of it baking will have your family gathered in the kitchen, waiting for a piece.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup brandy
TOPPING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup chopped pecans
CAKE:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup chopped peeled apple
1/2 cup chopped peeled ripe pear

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, soak the raisins in brandy for 1 hour. , In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon. With clean hands, work butter into sugar mixture until well combined. Add pecans. Refrigerate for 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Fold in the apple, pear and raisins (do not drain raisins). Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Sprinkle with topping., Bake at 350° for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

FRESH FRUIT COFFEE CAKE



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This is a coffee cake you can make with just about any fresh fruit that sounds good. I have had it made with Raspberry/Strawberry and recently made it Christmas morning as a Blueberry/Pear Coffee Cake. I would recommend using fresh fruit and not cheating by using the canned variety. It's a recipe by Lou Seibert Pappas from the book Coffee Cakes, Simple Sweet and Savory.

Provided by jswinks

Categories     Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces cream cheese, room temp
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temp
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups unbleached flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups fresh fruit, sliced, chopped, diced to your preference
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup walnuts or 1/2 cup almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Butter and Flour a 9x13 baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine first three ingredients (cream cheese, Butter, granulated sugar) and beat with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Stir in the milk, eggs, and vanilla.
  • In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir to blend.
  • Add to the cheese mixture and beat until smooth.
  • Spread 1/2 of the batter in the prepared pan. Scatter fruit evenly over the batter. Dot the remaining batter over the fruit.
  • Mix brown sugar and nuts together, sprinkle evenly over batter.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until the cake is golden brown and a tester comes out clean.
  • Let cool or serve warm. Yummy either way.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.9, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 204.6, Carbohydrate 34.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 17.2, Protein 5.6

NADIA'S MORNING COFFEE CAKE WITH WINTER FRUITS



Nadia's Morning Coffee Cake with Winter Fruits image

Provided by Marcella Hazan

Categories     Cake     Fruit     Breakfast     Bake     Winter     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield 8 to 12 portions

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 eggs
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
grated peel of 2 oranges
large pear, about 1/2 to 3/4 pound, or 2 smaller ones
1 crisp, juicy apple
1 banana
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 3/4 cups flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 tablespoon butter for greasing the pan
10-inch springform pan

Steps:

  • Turn on the oven to 375°.
  • Choose a mixing bowl that can subsequently contain all the ingredients. Put in the eggs and sugar and beat them until they are foamy and form yellow ribbons.
  • Add the salt, olive oil, and grated orange peel - making sure you haven't grated any of the bitter white pith beneath the orange skin - and mix thoroughly.
  • Peel all the fruit. Core the pear and apple and cut them into thin 1/2-inch pieces. Slice the banana very thin. Put the fruit into a separate bowl and toss with the lemon juice.
  • Combine the flour and baking powder and mix them into the beaten eggs, incorporating them thoroughly.
  • Add the fruit to the bowl with the eggs and flour, mixing well to distribute it evenly.
  • Smear the bottom and sides of the springform pan with butter, then pour into it the fruit batter. Level off by shaking the pan from side to side; do not press down on the batter.
  • Bake on the middle level of the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, until the top of the cake becomes colored a light gold.

LUCILLE'S COFFEE CAKE



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This recipe comes to us from Martha Stewart Living Television senior producer Caroline Kelly; it was passed down to her from her great-great-grandmother Lucille.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, melted, plus more for baking sheets
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
8 cups firmly packed light-brown sugar
6 cups raisins, dried cranberries, dried cherries or coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup water
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup plus a pinch granulated sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) salted butter, plus more for bowl
2 teaspoons salt
2 packets active dry yeast (1 scant tablespoon each)
1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
6 to 8 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine milk, 1/2 cup sugar, butter, and salt over medium-low heat. Bring just to a simmer, then remove from heat. Let stand until cool.
  • Meanwhile, combine yeast, water, and a pinch of sugar in a small bowl. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add yeast mixture and eggs to milk mixture, stirring to combine.
  • Butter a large bowl; set aside. Place 6 cups flour in a large bowl. Slowly stir in the milk mixture. Add enough of the remaining 2 cups flour to create a dough that comes together around the spoon, being sure not to add more than 8 cups. Transfer to a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Transfer to prepared bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 15 minutes. Cut into 4 equal pieces. Place on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare the filling: Brush 2 baking sheets with butter; set aside. Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Roll each piece of dough into a rectangle about 12 inches wide and 17 inches long. Brush each rectangle generously with butter. Sprinkle each rectangle evenly with 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar mixture, 2 cups brown sugar, and 1 cup fruit or nuts. Roll up from long side like a jelly roll. Place 2 rolls on each baking sheet. Cut diagonal slits into the tops of rolls about 1 inch apart. Brush rolls with remaining butter. Sprinkle each roll with 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar and 1/2 cup dried fruit or chopped nuts, pressing into slits.
  • Let stand for 15 minutes. Transfer to oven and bake for 15 minutes. Reduce oven to 350 degrees.and continue to bake until light golden brown, about 20 minutes more. Transfer baking pans to wire racks and let cakes cool briefly.
  • Prepare the icing: In a medium bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and water, stirring to make a smooth glaze. Drizzle generously over warm coffee cakes.

WINTER FRUIT KABOBS WITH PEACH GLAZE



Winter Fruit Kabobs with Peach Glaze image

Looking for a distinctive dessert? Then check out these assorted fruits glazed and broiled to sweet perfection. Ready in 35 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups bite-size pieces assorted fresh fruit (pineapple, pears, apples, kiwifruit, strawberries)
2 cups grapes
3/4 cup peach or apricot preserves
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • On each of sixteen 8-inch skewers, thread 4 to 6 pieces of fruit, including grapes. Place skewers on large cookie sheet; set aside.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat preserves, butter, liqueur and cinnamon over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until butter is melted. Brush about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of preserves mixture over kabobs; reserve remaining preserves mixture.
  • Set oven control to broil. Broil kabobs with tops 4 to 6 inches from heat 2 minutes or until fruit is hot and glaze is bubbly. Serve warm or cold with remaining preserves mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Kabob, Sodium 15 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g

WINTER COTTAGE FRUIT SALAD



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Fresh side dish in just 15 minutes! Winter fruits, berries and cottage cheese come together in this delicious salad served over lettuce leaves.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 Boston or Bibb lettuce leaves
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) sliced peaches, chilled and drained
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) sliced pears, chilled and drained
1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
1 container (16 ounces) reduced-fat small curd cottage cheese
1/2 package (8-ounce size) reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Divide lettuce among 4 plates. Top with peaches, pears and raspberries. Add 1/2-cup scoop cottage cheese in center of each salad.
  • Mix cream cheese and cherry juice until smooth; drizzle over salads. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 600 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen fruit: Fresh fruit is ideal, but frozen fruit works well too. If using frozen fruit, thaw it before adding it to the batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the coffee cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the coffee cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This usually takes about 45-50 minutes.
  • Let the coffee cake cool before serving: This will help the cake to set and make it easier to slice.
  • Serve the coffee cake with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

Winter fruit coffee cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist crumb, sweet and tangy fruit filling, 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 dessert, give this winter fruit coffee cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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