Christmas Cranberry Almond Coffee Cake
Infused with the cozy flavors of the holiday season, this Christmas Cranberry Almond Coffee Cake is the perfect centerpiece for your festive breakfast table or holiday brunch. Tender and moist, thanks to the addition of sour cream, this coffee cake comes alive with bursts of tart cranberries and the delightful crunch of toasted sliced almonds. A hint of cinnamon spices up the light and buttery crumb, while a dusting of powdered sugar adds a touch of snowy sweetness. Easy to prepare in just an hour, this cake pairs beautifully with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, making it an irresistible treat for your Christmas celebration or any winter morning.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 cups Milk
- 0.5 cups Sour cream
- 2 Large eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups Fresh or frozen cranberries (thawed, if frozen)
- 0.5 cups Sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan and lightly dust with flour, tapping out the excess.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, milk, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well-blended.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the cranberries and half of the sliced almonds, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the remaining sliced almonds evenly over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar for a festive touch, if desired.
Slice and serve with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Enjoy the holiday cheer in every bite!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3534 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.3 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.2 g | 416% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 699 mg | 233% | |
| Sodium | 2362 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 471.1 g | 171% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.8 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 244.3 g | ||
| Protein | 60.6 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 674 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 1397 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
