Cranberry Coffee Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 55 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A moist and flavorful coffee cake bursting with tart cranberry goodness and crunchy nuts. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, this cake offers a delightful balance of sweetness and tang, topped with a sweet glaze. Its inviting aroma and vibrant cranberries make it ideal for gatherings and festive occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 1 stick margarine
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 pint sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 large can whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon warm water

Instructions

  1. Cream the margarine until smooth.
  2. Gradually add sugar, beating well after each addition.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Sift together the dry ingredients: baking powder, baking soda, flour, and salt.
  5. Alternately add the dry ingredients and sour cream to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  6. Stir in the almond extract.
  7. Pour half of the batter into a greased and floured 9 x 3-inch tube pan.
  8. Spread evenly with half of the cranberry sauce.
  9. Add the remaining batter on top and spread evenly.
  10. Top with the remaining cranberry sauce.
  11. Sprinkle with chopped nuts.
  12. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 55 minutes.
  13. Cool for 5 minutes and remove from the pan.
  14. Combine powdered sugar, warm water, and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract to make the glaze.
  15. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

690 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.7g 15% DV
Total Fat 29.7g 38% DV
Carbs 105.4g 38% DV
Fiber 2.1g 8% DV
Sugar 32.6g 65% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19453.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 452.8mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 66.8mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 35.3mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Calcium 1588mg 100% DV
Iron 5.1mg 28% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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