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.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 10

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, milk, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well-blended.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Fold in the cranberries and half of the sliced almonds, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the remaining sliced almonds evenly over the top.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar for a festive touch, if desired.

Step 10

Slice and serve with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Enjoy the holiday cheer in every bite!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1299.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3534.4

Total Fat 168.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 83.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 698.8mg	0%
Sodium 2361.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 471.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.8g	0%
Total Sugars 244.3g
Protein 60.6g	0%

Vitamin D 133.7IU	0%
Calcium 674.0mg	0%
Iron 16.4mg	0%
Potassium 1396.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.6%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 51.7%