Description
Cranberry Orange Buttermilk Coffee Cake is a vibrant and flavorful treat that effortlessly combines the tartness of cranberries with the bright zest of fresh oranges. This moist cake is a delightful addition to any breakfast table, brunch gathering, or festive occasion. Its tender crumb, enhanced by the richness of buttermilk, makes it a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, this coffee cake is sure to impress your family and friends with its delicious taste and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus 2 tablespoons)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fresh cranberries (or thawed from frozen)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9 x 9 baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and orange zest until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, then mix in the egg and vanilla.
- In another bowl, toss cranberries with 2 tablespoons of flour.
- Mix remaining dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually combine wet and dry mixtures alternating with buttermilk; stir in orange juice until smooth.
- Gently fold in cranberries.
- Pour batter into prepared dish, sprinkle with remaining sugar, and bake for about 35–45 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg