White Chocolate Cranberry Coffee Cake

Use fresh, frozen, or dried cranberries to make this moist and delicious White Chocolate Cranberry Coffee Cake. Perfect to serve for tea time as well and certainly as a holiday dessert!

Use fresh, frozen or dried cranberries to make this moist and delicious White Chocolate Cranberry Coffee Cake. Perfect to serve for tea time as well. | manilaspoon.com

The holidays are over! I feel quite sad as the Christmas season is my favorite time of the year. Alas, it seems forever until the next one. Sigh. Thankfully, I still had some remnants of the holidays.

A pack of cranberries, half a pack of white chocolate chips, and a holiday bundt pan that went on sale so I had no choice but to buy it!

That was my excuse anyway. So what does a girl do with these? Naturally, I thought about cake – a delicious sweet treat that I can enjoy with coffee.

I usually bake during weekends so I can bring something to church the next day; just a little something we could all enjoy for a coffee break. Thankfully, because of some holiday leftovers, I was able to bake this cake.

I think they enjoyed it as when I came back to fetch my cake stand, it was all washed and clean and not a teeny bit of cake was left.

I was glad it was all gone otherwise I would have been more than tempted to eat it all as I truly loved the flavor contrast of tangy cranberries with the white chocolate – after all, it’s a classic Christmas combo, isn’t it?

The cake came out really moist as well thanks to the yogurt which added moisture and enhanced the flavor, too. The sweet glaze was a delicious bonus that did not overpower but contributed to the overall yummy taste.

Use fresh, frozen or dried cranberries to make this moist and delicious White Chocolate Cranberry Coffee Cake. Perfect to serve for tea time as well. | manilaspoon.com

Here’s the cake before it was glazed. I really loved that bundt pan!

Use fresh, frozen or dried cranberries to make this moist and delicious White Chocolate Cranberry Coffee Cake. Perfect to serve for tea time as well. | manilaspoon.com

And here it is drizzled with yummy glaze all over!

Use fresh, frozen or dried cranberries to make this moist and delicious White Chocolate Cranberry Coffee Cake. Perfect to serve for tea time as well. | manilaspoon.com

And it came out moist with lovely dots of cranberries all over! For sure this will be added to our holiday table for Christmas 2016, Lord-willing. So, if you still have some left-over cranberries – fresh, frozen, or dried – then try this cake.

In the recipe below, we’ll show you how to make a delicious white chocolate cranberry coffee cake using fresh or frozen cranberries!

Use fresh, frozen or dried cranberries to make this moist and delicious White Chocolate Cranberry Coffee Cake. Perfect to serve for tea time as well. | manilaspoon.com

 

FOR FULL RECIPE & INSTRUCTIONS and to PRINT, SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW.

Use fresh, frozen or dried cranberries to make this moist and delicious White Chocolate Cranberry Coffee Cake. Perfect to serve for tea time as well. | manilaspoon.com

NOTES ON INGREDIENTS FOR WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY COFFEE CAKE

Use fresh, frozen or dried cranberries to make this moist and delicious White Chocolate Cranberry Coffee Cake. Perfect to serve for tea time as well.

  • all-purpose Flour plus 2 tablespoons extra, divided
  • Baking Powder
  • Baking Soda
  • Salt
  • Eggs
  • Sugar (white granulated)
  • Plain Yogurt
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Cranberries – fresh, frozen or dried (coated/mixed with 2 tablespoons flour)
  • White Chocolate Chips

For the Glaze

  • 1 cup Confectioner’s (powdered) Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Half and half or milk

 

HOW TO MAKE WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY COFFEE CAKE

  1. Preheat oven to 350F/180C. Butter and flour a 6-cup bundt pan. Make sure to grease all the nooks and corners of the bundt pan especially if using a fancy one.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another large bowl, beat the eggs. Add the sugar and sour cream and mix well. Pour the oil and vanilla extract and mix until combined. Slowly mix in the flour. Fold in the chopped cranberries (previously mixed with 2 tablespoons flour) and the white chocolate chips.
  4. Transfer to the bundt pan ensuring every corner is properly filled. Smooth out the surface of the batter. Tap the cake on the countertop to release any remaining air bubbles (to prevent the cake from breaking apart). Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Leave it to cool in the bundt for about 10 minutes. Release the cake onto a rack to cool completely. Glaze the cake if desired.
  6. For the glaze: In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients for the glaze. Mix well until you reach a glaze consistency. Drizzle the glaze all over the cake. Enjoy!

Yield: 10-12 slices
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cooking Time: 45-55 Minutes
Total Time: 1 Hour

Use fresh, frozen or dried cranberries to make this moist and delicious White Chocolate Cranberry Coffee Cake. Perfect to serve for tea time as well. | manilaspoon.com

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White Chocolate Cranberry Coffee Cake

Manila Spoon
Use fresh, frozen or dried cranberries to make this moist and delicious White Chocolate Cranberry Coffee Cake. Perfect to serve for tea time as well.
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups all purpose Flour plus 2 tablespoons extra, divided
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/3 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup (8 oz) plain Yogurt
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped fresh Cranberries coated/mixed with 2 tablespoons flour mentioned above
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips

For the Glaze

  • 1 cup Confectioner’s powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Half and half or milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F/180C. Butter and flour a 6-cup bundt pan. Make sure to grease all the nooks and corner of the bundt pan especially if using a fancy one.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In another large bowl, beat the eggs. Add the sugar and sour cream and mix well. Pour the oil and vanilla extract and mix until combined. Slowly mix in the flour. Fold in the chopped cranberries (previously mixed with 2 tablespoons flour) and the white chocolate chocolate chips.
  • Transfer to the bundt pan ensuring every corner is properly filled. Smooth out the surface of the batter. Tap the cake on the counter top to release any remaining air bubbles (to prevent cake from breaking apart). Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Leave it to cool in the bundt for about 10 minutes. Release the cake onto a rack to cool completely. Glaze the cake if desired.

For the Glaze

  • In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients for the glaze. Mix well until you reach a glaze consistency. Drizzle the glaze all over the cake. Enjoy!

Notes

TIPS  & TRICKS
You may use fresh, frozen or dried cranberries (or craisins). If using dried cranberries, make sure to rehydrate first so it doesn’t dry up the cake.
 
 
Keyword white chocolate cranberry coffee cake
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Last updated on November 2nd, 2023 at 09:12 pm

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22 Comments

  1. January 5, 2016 / 4:15 am

    Wow, what a stunning recipe Abby! I've got a bundt pan just begging for a version of this cake.

  2. January 5, 2016 / 4:53 am

    Pound or coffee cakes are my guilty pleasure and combined with cranberries even more. This recipe looks so good I want a slice now =)

    • January 5, 2016 / 5:40 pm

      Please enjoy Adriana! Thanks for stopping by!

  3. January 5, 2016 / 7:22 am

    This cake is amazing, I love that bundt pan and the cranberry-white chocolate flavor combination!

    • January 5, 2016 / 5:40 pm

      Cranberry and Chocolate are a match made in heaven! Thanks Sara!

  4. January 5, 2016 / 3:55 pm

    it's always sad to see the holiday season come to an end, but this cake could brighten the day

    • January 5, 2016 / 5:41 pm

      It surely brought a smile to our face Heather. Thanks!

    • January 5, 2016 / 5:42 pm

      That's true! I love cranberries any time of the year! Thanks Dannii! 🙂

  5. January 5, 2016 / 7:50 pm

    Oh my gosh, that pan is magnificent and your recipe….definitely drool-worthy! YUM, YUM, YUM!!

  6. January 6, 2016 / 2:36 am

    What a festive cake and love the bundt pan too. I had been thinking about making a cranberry cake sometime soon but hadn't decided which direction to go, this looks like a delicious one! A slice of this would be the perfect accompaniment with coffee. And providential you found that pretty pan on sale. Happy New Year! xo

  7. Sara Welch
    December 14, 2021 / 8:29 pm

    5 stars
    Adding this to my Christmas dinner menu for dessert! Looks divine; too good to pass up, indeed!

  8. Sara
    December 14, 2021 / 8:53 pm

    5 stars
    Beautiful cake, great flavour and texture, will definitely make again!

  9. Cyndy
    December 14, 2021 / 11:36 pm

    5 stars
    Oh delicious – I have a bag of cranberries in my freezer right now so adding this to my Christmas eve dessert menu! This cake is so pretty!

  10. Shashi
    December 15, 2021 / 12:08 am

    Desserts like this are not meant for sharing – at least in my opinion! 🙂 This looks so darn delicious and I love the combo of white chocolate with cranberries!

  11. Anjali
    December 15, 2021 / 2:59 am

    5 stars
    This coffee cake was so decadent and delicious! Love the combination of white chocolate and cranberry – it made for the perfect sweet treat to go with my afternoon tea!

  12. Joy
    November 18, 2022 / 7:30 am

    In the ingredients section it sates yogurt but in the steps it states sour cream. Can you verify which is better to use?

    • abigail
      Author
      November 19, 2022 / 9:14 pm

      You can use either. I use one or the other interchangeably.

  13. Michelle Rowley
    November 9, 2023 / 10:34 pm

    The cake was delicious. I had never baked with fresh cranberries, but I’m so glad this was the recipe I chose to try them in. Everything about the cake was perfect. I added melted white chocolate to the glaze. Definitely will make this again.

    • abigail
      Author
      November 9, 2023 / 10:46 pm

      Thank you and so glad you enjoyed this! Yay!

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