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Cranberry Bliss Coffee Cake Recipe

Cranberry Bliss Coffee Cake Recipe
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This Cranberry Bliss Coffee Cake is a moist, tender cake filled with tart cranberries and creamy white chocolate, topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for holiday brunches or cozy coffee breaks, this recipe combines simple pantry ingredients with fresh cranberries and offers delightful variations to suit your taste.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

Mix-Ins

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (thawed if frozen)
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or chunks

Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Pan and Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal and even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and prevent lumps.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter with sugar until fluffy and pale in color to create a light and sweet base for the cake.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated, then add vanilla extract to enhance the cake’s flavor and warmth.
  5. Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and Sour Cream: Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with sour cream or Greek yogurt in two additions. Mix gently after each addition to avoid over-mixing, which can toughen the cake.
  6. Fold in Cranberries and White Chocolate: Carefully fold in the fresh or thawed cranberries along with white chocolate chips so they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  7. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
  8. Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then mix in heavy cream or milk a tablespoon at a time until the frosting reaches spreadable consistency.
  9. Frost and Garnish: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Garnish with extra white chocolate shavings or chopped cranberries for a festive presentation.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter and better texture.
  • Mix batter just until combined to keep the cake tender and avoid toughness.
  • Fresh cranberries provide the best tartness; frozen cranberries work as a substitute.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • If adding nuts, toast them beforehand to enhance flavor and crunch.

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Keywords: cranberry bliss, coffee cake, cream cheese frosting, holiday dessert, white chocolate, cranberry cake, festive cake

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