Indulge in the festive flavors of our Cranberry Bliss Coffee Cake, a delightful treat that combines the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of white chocolate. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting and a drizzle of white chocolate, this cake is perfect for holiday gatherings or as a cozy accompaniment to your morning coffee.

Ingredients:

For the Coffee Cake:

2 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ – 1 tsp ground ginger
½ cup butter, melted
½ cup buttermilk or sour cream
¾ cup white chocolate chips
¾ cup dried cranberries, soaked and dried

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp orange extract or zest of ½ orange

For the Topping:

2 tbsp white chocolate chips, melted
⅔ cup dried cranberries, soaked and dried

Instructions:

Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9-inch square or 10-inch round baking pan.
- Whisk eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and ginger. Mix in melted butter and buttermilk. Fold in cranberries and white chocolate chips.
- Pour into pan and bake for 35-40 minutes. Cool completely.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Whisk cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and orange extract or zest until smooth.
Melt White Chocolate:
- Melt white chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring at intervals until smooth. Transfer to a ziplock bag and snip off a corner for drizzling.
Assemble:
- Spread frosting over cooled cake. Sprinkle with cranberries and drizzle with white chocolate. Let set before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour (plus cooling) Yield: 8-10 servings

Serving Suggestion: Serve this coffee cake as a decadent brunch item or as a delightful dessert. It pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee or tea.

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