cranberry, almond & cream cheese coffee cake

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Recipe by
Melissa Baldan
San Diego, CA

Lots of yumminess baked inside, this cake is the PERFECT breakfast on Christmas Day. It's sure to be a crowd pleaser for any holiday gathering, as well (or anytime!) This versatile bread can be enjoyed at breakfast, dessert or anytime!

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Ingredients For cranberry, almond & cream cheese coffee cake

  • 1 c
    unsalted butter, room temp
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 c
    sour cream
  • 1-1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 - 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 4 oz
    cream cheese, room temp
  • 1-1/2 c
    almonds, slivered or chopped
  • 1/2 c
    cranberry sauce
  • 2 tsp
    grated orange peel
  • 1 tsp
    pumpkin pie spices
  • 1 Tbsp
    powdered sugar, optional

How To Make cranberry, almond & cream cheese coffee cake

  • 1
    In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add one egg at a time, mixing completely after each egg. Fold in sour cream and vanilla. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Gradually add flour mixture to the butter mixture.
  • 2
    Into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan pour 1/2 the mixture. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, almonds, cranberry sauce, orange peel and pumpkin pie spices using a beater; spoon evenly over batter. Top with remaining batter. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • 3
    Cool in pan for 15 minutes before removing. Cool on wire rack. Sprinkle with Powdered Sugar, if desired.

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