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Cranberry Orange Buttermilk Coffee Cake

Cranberry Orange Buttermilk Coffee Cake

Cranberry Orange Buttermilk Coffee Cake is made with fresh Orange zest, orange juice, and tangy seasonal fresh cranberries in a delicious moist buttermilk batter topped with a sprinkle of sparkling sugar. It's the perfect Holiday breakfast dish! 
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 9 servings
Calories 256 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • zest of one orange
  • 1 Cup plus 1 Tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup or orange juice use juice of zested orange
  • 2 Cups all-purpose flour plus 2 Tablespoons
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 Cups fresh cranberries or thawed from freezer
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare a 9 x 9 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Cream butter and orange zest together. Add sugar, egg and vanilla. Whip until light and fluffy.
  • Toss fresh or thawed cranberries with 2 Tablespoons of flour. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl mix together flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Add flour mixture to the batter a little at a time, alternating with the buttermilk. Add orange juice, mix until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl and mix for an additional 1-2 minutes making sure all the ingredients are well incorporated.
  • Fold in prepared cranberries.
  • Spread batter in prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake 35-45 minutes. Check for doneness with toothpick. Cool 15 minute before serving.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 476mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g
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