Sandy's Cranberry Coffee Cake Recipe

This cranberry coffee cake is a perfect mix of sweet and tart flavors, with a moist and tender crumb that is sure to impress. It's a great option for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, and is easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh cranberries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
2. In a small bowl, toss the cranberries with 1/2 cup of sugar and set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add this mixture to the wet ingredients alternately with the milk, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the sugared cranberries gently.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Serve slices of the cranberry coffee cake with a hot cup of coffee or tea, and enjoy!

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