PIES AND TACOS
This Cranberry Coffee Cake is a cozy, spiced treat with a tender crumb, tart cranberries, and a buttery streusel topping
Start by making the streusel: combine all-purpose flour, cinnamon, cardamom, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a bowl. These warm spices add depth and a cozy flavor that complements the tartness of the cranberries.
To keep the cranberries from sinking while baking, toss fresh cranberries in a small amount of flour. If you’re using frozen cranberries, there’s no need to thaw them first, simply toss them in flour and add directly to the batter.
Now, the batter. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom. In another bowl, beat the wet ingredients.
When baking, stir in the cranberries into the remaining batter in the bowl and gently mix. Pour the remaining batter with cranberries over the base layer in the pan.
Sprinkle the chilled streusel evenly on top, breaking up any large clumps.
For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with cranberry sauce or juice, adjusting the thickness as needed. Drizzle over the cooled cake and enjoy!
Finished with a cranberry glaze, it’s perfect for the holidays or any time you’re craving a delicious slice!