RICH CRANBERRY COFFEE CAKE

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When our children come home for the holidays, I make sure to bake this coffee cake. I always use fresh berries in season, then put a few bags in the freezer for later on. That way, we can enjoy this moist cake anytime we want! -Mildred Schwartzentruber, Tavistock, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield about 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, patted dry
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition., Combine 2 cups flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mixture. Mix remaining flour with cranberries and nuts; fold into batter. Batter will be very thick. Spoon into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. , Bake for 65-70 minutes or until cake tests done. Let stand 5 minutes before removing from the pan. Cool on a wire rack. Before serving, dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.