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This Cranberry Coffee Cake is fluffy, moist, and swirled with sweet cranberries. Easy to make, full of flavor, and great for using up any leftover cranberry sauce from the holidays! 

Two slices of cranberry coffee cake, stacked atop each other.

Now that December is almost here, I can start sharing my holiday goodies with you that I’ve been testing since October! And this Cranberry Coffee Cake is just a little sneak peek of what’s to come during the rest of the season.

If you’re anything like me, cranberry (along with peppermint and gingerbread) are a must during the holidays.

This cranberry sauce coffee cake is fluffy, moist, and swirled with sweet cranberries. Easy to make and full of flavor, this treat makes the perfect breakfast or dessert for the holiday season!

A slice of cranberry sauce coffee cake on a white plate.

For me, decadent treats like this during the holidays are needed to cope with the endless shopping, wrapping of gifts, and just for enjoying around the Christmas tree. Since I love my fair share of baked goods, I only turn to quality ingredients that I can trust.

Which is why Bob’s Red Mill Organic Unbleached All Purpose White Flour is a staple ingredient in my kitchen. It’s made from organic hard red wheat and not enriched with any additives.

This flour is used by professional bakers and makes light and fluffy baked goods. By using this flour, you can feel good about what you’re baking in the kitchen and feeding to your loved ones.

A bag of Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Flour

One bite of this Cranberry Swirl Coffee Cake and you’ll have found your new favorite holiday treat. Serve a slice alongside your morning cup of coffee or as an after-dinner treat.

The moist, sweet cake pairs perfectly with the tangy cranberries, making this a decadently delicious treat for the holidays.

So if you’re in the mood for a cranberry-filled cake, then this cranberry coffee cake recipe was meant for you! Made with Bob’s Red Mill Organic Unbleached All Purpose White Flour, you can feel good about whipping up this dessert for the holiday season.

A slice of cranberry coffee cake on a square of burlap.

Ingredients in Cranberry Coffee Cake

If you’re unsure what to do with the leftover cranberry sauce that’s been hanging out in the fridge since Thanksgiving, make this coffee cake! Keeping leftover cranberry sauce recipes like this one on hand make it easy to repurpose leftovers, not to mention reduce holiday food waste! 

Here’s what you’ll need to make the coffee cake: 

  • Unsalted butter
  • Granulated sugar
  • Eggs
  • Bob’s Red Mill Organic Unbleached All Purpose White Flour
  • Baking powder
  • Plain Greek yogurt
  • Vanilla bean paste (or extract)
  • Cranberry sauce
  • Lemon juice
  • Ground cinnamon

How to Make Cranberry Coffee Cake

Like most of my recipes, this cranberry coffee cake recipe is simple to prepare.

  1. The batter starts with some softened butter and sugar.
  2. After creaming together until fluffy, you’ll add in three eggs, followed by Bob’s Red Mill Organic Unbleached All Purpose White Flour, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract.
  3. Once the batter is complete, you’ll spread that into a baking dish and swirl with cranberry sauce.
  4. Pop the coffee cake into the oven and let your house fill with the delicious aroma of the coffee cake.

Homemade cranberry coffee cake in a baking dish.

Can This Recipe Be Halved? 

Yes, very easily! Just halve the ingredients and bake the coffee cake in an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch pan (note that the bake time may need to be increased slightly if using an 8×8). 

Can You Freeze Coffee Cake? 

Yes, let the cranberry coffee cake cool to room temperature and then wrap in a layer of plastic wrap. Then, seal it in a freezer bag and freeze up to three months. 

When ready to enjoy, set on the counter to thaw. 

Note that you can freeze individual slices of coffee cake or the entire pan (if it’s in a freezer-safe baking dish). 

A slice of cranberry sauce coffee cake on a white plate.

Tips for the Best Coffee Cake

  • You can use canned or homemade cranberry sauce in this recipe. This would be a great recipe to make if you have leftover cranberry sauce from the holidays that needs to be eaten! 
  • Likewise, you can use any type of cranberry sauce you’d like (i.e. one that’s made with red wine, nuts, orange zest, etc.). Anything will work! 
  • For added flavor and texture, consider adding a streusel topping. 

Looking for More Easy Coffee Cake Recipes? 

This Cranberry Swirl Coffee Cake is fluffy, moist, and swirled with sweet cranberries. Easy to make and full of flavor, this treat makes the perfect breakfast or dessert for the holiday season!
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Cranberry Coffee Cake

This Cranberry Coffee Cake is fluffy, moist, and swirled with sweet cranberries. Easy to make and full of flavor, and great for using up any leftover cranberry sauce from the holidays! 
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cake recipe, coffee cake recipe, cranberry recipe, holiday dessert, holiday recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 364kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups Bob's Red Mill Organic Unbleached All Purpose White Flour (or all-purpose flour)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
  • 1 can (14 ounce) cranberry sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Topping

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons granulated

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Add in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Add in flour, ½ cup at a time, followed by Greek yogurt and vanilla bean paste/extract Beat until just combined. Spread batter into prepared pan.Set aside.
  • In a blender or food processor, mix cranberry sauce and lemon juice until smooth. Pour sauce over batter and gently swirl with a knife.
  • In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and 2 teaspoons white sugar. Sprinkle over top of batter.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 326IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg
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By Gayle |

Comments

  3. Mir says

    This cake is super pretty, Gayle. And it’s perfect for the morning of T-Day! After all, that yogurt gives it protein, which will hold me over. Right? Happy Thanksgiving, friend!

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  4. Nadia's Healthy Kitchen says

    I’m with you, I can’t believe it’s Dec in a few days!! Where has this year gone! I can’t complain though because I do like the holiday season. Especially when it’s filled with delicious festive treats, like this cranberry cake 😀

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  7. Harriet Emily says

    Wow, wow, wow! Coffee and cranberry sound like such a delicious combination! This is such a stunning cake Gayle, and I love Bob’s Red Mill’s flours – they’re my favourite brand to use!!

    Reply

  11. mira says

    I can’t believe Christmas is so close, it really feels like it was summer yesterday! Love cranberries and this cake looks awesome! Great recipe, need to try it! Have a nice holiday Gayle!

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  13. Kelly says

    This coffee cake is gorgeous, Gayle! I love the cranberry swirl! This would be perfect for serving all through the holidays! Hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving =)

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  14. Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says

    I can’t believe that is is the holidays either! Why does time have to go SO fast!? I am absolutely loving this coffee cake though! Coffee cakes are totally my thing, I can never pass them up! Loving this cranberry version!

    Reply

  17. Keri @ Fashionable Foods says

    I’m in disbelief that Thanksgiving is tomorrow! I really feel like it was just Labor Day! I love the holiday season though – sitting around the tree enjoying baked goods is so much fun! This cranberry coffee cake looks wonderful! I love cranberry anything this time of year 🙂

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  21. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    Coffee cake and the holidays are pretty synonymous! And this cranberry bedazzled version looks sublime, Gayle! Then again, I would expect nothing less from you! Pinned! This is such a great way to wake up house guests tomorrow.. or anytime over the holidays! I know I want to wake up and devour a few slices of this cake! Cheers and warm wishes for a beautiful Thanksgiving, my friend!

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    • Gayle says

      Thanks, Cheyanne! You always say the kindest things! 🙂 And I love this “bedazzled” version…I’m totally saying that about this cake from now on. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

      Reply

  22. Mary Frances says

    Tangy cranberries and sweet cake IS the perfect treat for coffee! I also love how this can use leftover sauce for breakfast – time and money saver! Plus, this is one pretty coffee cake 🙂

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  24. Neeli @ Neeli's Unique Creations says

    I hope you had a nice holiday, Gayle. This cranberry swirl coffee cake looks absolutely delicious and tender, too. I would eat this with some scrambled eggs, sausage, and a nice cup of roasted dandelion tea. I love Bob’s Red Mill products, so I have to give this flour a try.

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    • Gayle says

      Thank you for the kind words, Neeli! I love your idea of enjoying this cake with some eggs and sausage. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

      Reply

  25. Amanda says

    I love this time of year. I always try to keep my Christmas tree up for as long as the needles hold out. 🙂
    Nothing beats a good coffee cake. I have never tried one with cranberries before, but it sounds absolutely delicious. Great holiday recipe.

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  28. marcie says

    Cranberry, peppermint, and gingerbread are all on top of my Christmas list every year. I almost always have fresh cranberry sauce in the fridge, so I love the idea to swirl it on top of coffee cake! This looks so moist and delicious, and gotta love Bob’s Red Mill!

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