Cranberry-Apricot Coffee Cake

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Cranberry-Apricot Coffee Cake
155 min.
16
168kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Cranberry-Apricot Coffee Cake, a perfect treat for any morning meal, brunch, or dessert occasion. This vegetarian and gluten-free cake is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delicious way to start your day or to impress your guests at your next gathering. With a moist and tender crumb, this cake is infused with the vibrant tartness of fresh or frozen cranberries and the sweet, chewy goodness of dried apricots, creating a harmonious balance that will tantalize your taste buds.

What sets this coffee cake apart is its unique blend of flavors, enhanced by the subtle notes of almond extract and the zesty kick of orange juice. The addition of finely chopped almonds or pecans adds a delightful crunch, making each bite a delightful experience. Whether you enjoy it with a steaming cup of coffee or as a sweet afternoon snack, this cake is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.

With a preparation time of just over two hours, including baking and cooling, you’ll find that the effort is well worth it. The final touch of a smooth, drizzled glaze elevates this cake to a whole new level of deliciousness. Gather your ingredients and get ready to bake a masterpiece that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract 
  • 1.5 teaspoons almond extract 
  • 0.5 cup almonds finely chopped
  • cups cranberries fresh coarsely chopped
  • cup apricot dried coarsely chopped
  •  eggs 
  • 0.8 cup granulated sugar 
  • cup yogurt plain low-fat
  • 0.3 cup orange juice orange-flavored
  • tablespoons orange juice 
  • cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • cups frangelico 
  • cups frangelico 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • toothpicks
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F. Generously grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube cake pan. In large bowl, stir Bisquick mix, granulated sugar, oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract, eggs and yogurt until well blended. Stir in all remaining coffee cake ingredients until well blended.
  2. Pour into pan.
  3. Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  4. In medium bowl, mix all glaze ingredients until smooth and thin enough to drizzle.
  5. Drizzle glaze over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts

Calories168kcal
Protein6.46%
Fat33.51%
Carbs60.03%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.41
Glycemic Load
8.88
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
4.5756521743277%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
5.91mg
Delphinidin
0.96mg
Malvidin
0.05mg
Pelargonidin
0.04mg
Peonidin
6.14mg
Catechin
0.11mg
Epigallocatechin
0.21mg
Epicatechin
0.57mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.12mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.72mg
Naringenin
0.15mg
Isorhamnetin
0.12mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.83mg
Quercetin
1.89mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:168.24kcal
8.41%
Fat:6.5g
9.99%
Saturated Fat:1.02g
6.37%
Carbohydrates:26.18g
8.73%
Net Carbohydrates:24.57g
8.93%
Sugar:23.42g
26.03%
Cholesterol:21.38mg
7.13%
Sodium:19.98mg
0.87%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.3%
100%
Protein:2.82g
5.64%
Vitamin E:2mg
13.36%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.55%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.23%
Vitamin A:349.88IU
7%
Vitamin K:7.19µg
6.85%
Fiber:1.61g
6.45%
Phosphorus:62.63mg
6.26%
Vitamin C:4.95mg
6%
Potassium:193.5mg
5.53%
Calcium:49.48mg
4.95%
Magnesium:19.4mg
4.85%
Copper:0.09mg
4.55%
Selenium:2.68µg
3.82%
Iron:0.54mg
3.01%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.86%
Zinc:0.39mg
2.63%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.25%
Folate:8.97µg
2.24%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.21%
Vitamin B3:0.43mg
2.16%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.75%