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piece of cranberry orange coffee cake that has had icing drizzled across the top of it
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Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake

This Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake is the perfect treat to celebrate the holidays with. Made with simple to find ingredients, this easy dessert has the best tastes of the holiday season.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 12 pieces
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

Streusel Topping

  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter

Cake

  • 2 cups all purpose flour scooped and leveled
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 cup whole cranberries fresh or frozen (if using frozen, do not thaw first)

Icing

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk (more as needed)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 by 13 inch baking dish generously with cooking spray. Set aside.

To Make Streusel Topping

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients for the streusel topping - 1 cup packed brown sugar, all purpose flour, and cinnamon.
    1 cup brown sugar, 2/3 cup all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Using a pastry cutter or a fork, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture is crumbly. Set aside.
    8 tablespoons unsalted butter

For the Cake Batter

  • In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
    2 cups all purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • In a stand mixer fit with the paddle attachment or in a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 to 6 minutes.
    1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar
  • Add in the eggs, one at a time. Now beat in the vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides, and beat in the sour cream and orange zest until the mixture is smooth and combined. Scrape down the sides again.
    2 eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 3/4 cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • Add in the flour mixture, beat on a low for a few moments until you are able to beat on high until the mixture is just combined. The batter will be thick and sticky. Stir in the cranberries.
    1 cup whole cranberries
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Add the topping and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted int the middle comes out with just a few crumbs.

For Icing

  • Before serving, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk. If necessary, add a little more milk until the mixture is runny. Drizzle over the coffee cake.
    1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk

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