For a richer flavor, use brown butter instead of melted butter. Toast the pecans before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor. A dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream complements this cake beautifully.
Imagine a warm, comforting slice of coffee cake studded with tart cranberries and crunchy pecans, perfect for a cozy breakfast or a delightful afternoon treat. This easy-to-make Cranberry-Pecan Coffee Cake will fill your kitchen with a delicious aroma and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch springform pan with cooking spray and set on top of a baking sheet lined with foil.
Rehydrate the cranberries by placing them in a bowl and adding boiling water to cover. Let sit for about 10 minutes, drain well, and set aside.
Combine melted butter, sugar, eggs, almond extract, and orange zest in a medium bowl. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in another bowl and stir into the butter mixture just until combined. Fold in pecans and cranberries. Pour into the prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool for about 15 minutes. Remove cake from the springform pan, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and serve.
For a richer flavor, use brown butter instead of melted butter. Toast the pecans before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor. A dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream complements this cake beautifully.
Ladarius Hamill
Jun 17, 2025The almond extract gives it a wonderful flavor.
Bennett Green
May 22, 2025I used walnuts instead of pecans and it was still great.
Petra Cormier
May 6, 2025I added a streusel topping for extra crunch and sweetness.
Ceasar Croninconn
May 1, 2025This cake is amazing! The cranberries and pecans are the perfect combination.
Lora Ferry
Mar 20, 2025Can I substitute frozen cranberries?
Norval Boehm
Mar 12, 2025This recipe is a keeper!
Allan Okon
Feb 23, 2025Make sure to rehydrate the cranberries well, it makes a difference!
Vidal West
Feb 16, 2025So easy to make and tastes delicious!
Clare Wintheiser
Feb 15, 2025I made this for brunch and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.