Cranberry Almond Coffee Cake

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Cranberry Almond Coffee Cake.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). While the oven warms up, take a moment to grease and flour a fluted tube pan, ensuring your cake will slide out easily once baked.

2. Step 2

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This will be the dry mixture that gives your cake structure.

3. Step 3

   In another bowl, cream together the sugar and margarine until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step is crucial for a tender cake, so take your time!

4. Step 4

   Next, add the sour cream, eggs, and almond extract to the sugar mixture. Beat everything together until it’s smooth and well combined. You’ll love the aroma of the almond extract as it blends in!

5. Step 5

   Now, pour the sugar mixture into the bowl with the flour mixture. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix. You want a smooth batter, but a few lumps are okay.

6. Step 6

   Pour one-third of the batter into your prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Then, take the cranberry sauce and stir it in a bowl to loosen it up. Spread half of the cranberry sauce over the batter in the pan.

7. Step 7

   Next, pour another third of the batter over the cranberry sauce, followed by the remaining cranberry sauce. Finally, top it off with the last third of the batter, smoothing it out gently.

8. Step 8

   Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The smell will be irresistible!

9. Step 9

   While the cake is baking, you can prepare a simple icing. In a bowl, whisk together confectioners' sugar and 1 tablespoon of almond extract, adding just enough water to achieve a drizzling consistency. This will add a lovely finish to your cake once it cools.

10. Step 10

    Once the cake is done, let it cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Drizzle the icing over the top, and your Cranberry Almond Coffee Cake is ready to be enjoyed!