New England Quick Bread Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake

Infused with the vibrant flavors of New England, this Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake is the ultimate quick bread recipe for cozy mornings or holiday gatherings. Fresh cranberries and zesty orange bring a delightful tartness that perfectly complements the sweet, buttery crumb topping spiced with cinnamon. Made with a tender buttermilk-infused batter, this coffee cake is easy to prepare in just an hour, making it an ideal indulgence for last-minute guests or leisurely brunches. Serve it warm or at room temperature, paired beautifully with a steaming cup of coffee or tea, for a treat that’s irresistibly moist, crumbly, and bursting with seasonal flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
• 0.75 cup buttermilk
• 0.25 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 whole egg (large)
• 1.5 cups fresh cranberries (roughly chopped)
• 0.5 cup light brown sugar (for topping)
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter (melted, for topping)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round or square baking pan and set aside.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, orange juice, orange zest, and the egg until smooth.

Step 5

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently. Be careful not to overmix; the batter will be thick.

Step 6

Fold in the chopped cranberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 7

Spread the batter evenly in the greased baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 8

To make the crumb topping, combine the light brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Mix until crumbly.

Step 9

Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 11

Allow the coffee cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack or serving plate.

Step 12

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1266.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3624.5

Total Fat 158.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 97.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 595.5mg	0%
Sodium 3031.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 527.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.5g	0%
Total Sugars 293.1g
Protein 43.3g	0%

Vitamin D 136.2IU	0%
Calcium 433.2mg	0%
Iron 14.9mg	0%
Potassium 1134.2mg	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: 38.5%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 56.9%