Geraldine: A Cranberry Orange Sour Cream Coffee Cak

Name: Geraldine: A Cranberry Orange Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Cake; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 2 teaspoons almond extract; 1 large orange, zest of; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups sour cream; 1 (16 ounce) can cranberries; For the Glaze; 1 cup dickinson's strawberry preserves; 2 teaspoons almond extract; For the Icing; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 4 teaspoons water; 2 teaspoons almond extract

Servings: persons

For the Cake
3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 large orange, zest of
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 (16 ounce) can cranberries
For the Glaze
1 cup dickinson's strawberry preserves
2 teaspoons almond extract
For the Icing
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons water
2 teaspoons almond extract

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Preparation:
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Preheat oven to 350'. Butter and flour a 10 inch bundt or tube pan. In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at at a time, and beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Add extract and zest, mix to incorporate. Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Add half of the flour mixture to the butter mixture with half of the sour cream and mix well. Repeat with the remaining flour mixture and sour cream and mix until incorporated. Do NOT overmix. Dough will be somewhat sponge like in consistency. Spread approximately 1/3 of the batter into the pan and top with 1/3 of the cranberry sauce. Be careful to spread cranberry sauce into middle of the pan, avoiding contact with sides and center of pan. It might make cake removal difficult. Repeat twice more. Bake cake for 65-70 minutes, or until cake tested inserted into center comes out clean.
3
While cake is baking, heat preserves in pyrex measuring cup in microwave oven until bubbling, approximately 2-1/2 minutes on high. Add almond extract and mix thoroughly. Set aside.
4
When cake is done, cool in pan for 20 minutes. Reheat strawberry almond glaze till very hot and viscous. Line a large baking sheet with wax paper or freezer wrap. Remove cake from pan and place on wire rack. Place on top of covered baking sheet. Brush on hot glaze and cover cake completely. Use all of the glaze to ensure cake is thoroughly enrobbed. Let cake cool 5-6 hours.
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Combine icing ingredients, mix until desired consistency and drizzle over cake in a decorative fashion. Let cake rest at least 1 hour before serving.

1474

kcal

Calories

Fat

209

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Cake, 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 3 large eggs, room temperature, and more.

Yes, Geraldine: A Cranberry Orange Sour Cream Coffee Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Geraldine: A Cranberry Orange Sour Cream Coffee Cake

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