Description
A delightful coffee cake infused with tart cranberries and topped with creamy frosting, perfect for winter gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and milk to the creamed mixture.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the cranberries carefully.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Beat together softened cream cheese and butter, then gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Once the cake is cool, frost with cream cheese frosting.
Notes
Ensure butter, eggs, and cream cheese are at room temperature for best results. Best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg