Cranberry Swirl Coffeecake

4.3
(14)

This was a favorite of my family's when growing up - my Mom's specialty. I have entered this cake in several local agricultural fairs and it has won the blue ribbon three times and a best in show!

Servings:
14
Yield:
1 to 9 - inch tube pan
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 14 servings

  • ½ cup butter

  • ¾ cup white sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

  • 1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce

  • ½ cup blanched slivered almonds

  • ¾ cup confectioners' sugar

  • 1 tablespoon warm water

  • ½ teaspoon almond extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 inch tube pan.

  2. Cream butter or margarine adding sugar gradually. Add eggs one at time. Beating with an electric mixture on medium speed.

  3. Mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. With electric beaters on low speed add flour mixture alternately with sour cream to butter mixture, ending with flour mix (do not overbeat). Stir in 1 teaspoon of almond extract.

  4. Put a layer of half the batter in the pan the bottom of the pan, than a layer of whole cranberry sauce (1/2 the can). Repeat once more with the remaining batter and cranberry sauce. Sprinkle slivered almonds on top.

  5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes. Remove from pan after slightly cooling. Drizzle glaze on top.

  6. To Make Glaze: Mix together confectioners' sugar, warm water, and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Drizzle over top of cake.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

288 Calories
11g Fat
44g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 14
Calories 288
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 277mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 47mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 67mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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