Hey y’all! Get ready to indulge in some deliciousness with this Cranberry Swirl Coffee Cake. Perfect for that cozy family brunch or simply to enjoy with a cup of coffee while you kick back and relax. This cake packs a fruity punch with its tart cranberries swirled in and is super easy to make. Let’s dive into the sweet details!
Cranberry Swirl Coffee Cake
Check out this mouth-watering image of the finished product!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (if frozen, do not thaw)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for the swirl)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for the swirl)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan or a similar baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until it’s light and fluffy. This will take about 3-5 minutes.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Now, gradually add the dry ingredient mix to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream. Start and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold the cranberries into the batter.
- Now for the fun part! In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon for the swirl. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mix over it.
- Add the remaining batter on top and finish with the remaining cinnamon-sugar mix. Swirl lightly with a knife to create that beautiful marble effect.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool for about 15 minutes in the pan. Then remove the sides and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Slice it up and serve it at your next gathering or enjoy it solo – trust me, it’s hard to resist! This Cranberry Swirl Coffee Cake is bound to be a hit. Happy baking, everyone!