Quick Orange Coffee Cake
Brighten up your mornings with this Quick Orange Coffee Cake, a delightful fusion of zesty citrus and warm cinnamon flavors that's ready in just 45 minutes! Perfectly tender and moist, this coffee cake features a buttery crumb texture infused with fresh orange zest and juice, creating a refreshing twist on the classic bake. A cinnamon-sugar swirl and topping add a comforting, spiced sweetness, while the tangy orange glaze drizzled over the top ensures each bite is bursting with flavor. With simple pantry ingredients and an easy preparation process, this coffee cake is ideal for busy mornings, brunch gatherings, or a cozy dessert alongside your favorite cup of coffee. Enjoy it warm for the ultimate crowd-pleasing treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 0.5 cups orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 cups whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy release.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cut the butter into small pieces and rub it into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the orange zest to distribute it evenly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
In a separate small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon for the crumb topping.
Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter. Add the remaining batter on top and smooth it out, then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cake cools slightly, make the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the warm cake, then let the cake cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2222 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.6 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 387 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 1925 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 485.3 g | 176% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 289.0 g | ||
| Protein | 41.4 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 339 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 789 mg | 17% | |
*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.
