Description
Indulge in the delightful harmony of sweet and tart with this Cream Cheese Cranberry Coffee Cake. Soft, moist, and bursting with flavor, this cake features a creamy cheese swirl and tart cranberries that create an irresistible treat for breakfast or dessert. Perfect for gatherings or cozy mornings at home, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (thawed and drained)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and granulated sugar.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add one egg and mix until creamy.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter and remaining sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in cranberries.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, add dollops of cream cheese mixture on top, then layer remaining batter over it. Swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg