How to Make Cranberry Swirl Coffeecake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about the combination of tart cranberries and sweet, buttery coffeecake that just screams the holidays. This Cranberry Swirl Coffeecake is the perfect treat to serve at any festive gathering, whether it's a cozy brunch with family or a potluck with friends. With a moist and tender cake, a sweet and tangy cranberry swirl, and a decadent streusel topping, this coffeecake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
  • ½ cup blanched slivered almonds
  • ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon warm water
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract

Information

  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 1 to 9 - inch tube pan

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 inch tube pan.
  • Cream butter or margarine adding sugar gradually. Add eggs one at time. Beating with an electric mixture on medium speed.
  • Mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. With electric beaters on low speed add flour mixture alternately with sour cream to butter mixture, ending with flour mix (do not overbeat). Stir in 1 teaspoon of almond extract.
  • Put a layer of half the batter in the pan the bottom of the pan, than a layer of whole cranberry sauce (1/2 the can). Repeat once more with the remaining batter and cranberry sauce. Sprinkle slivered almonds on top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes. Remove from pan after slightly cooling. Drizzle glaze on top.
  • To Make Glaze: Mix together confectioners' sugar, warm water, and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Drizzle over top of cake.
  • Nutrition

    288 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 48mg
    • Sodium: 277mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 47mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 67mg