Description
This Blood Orange Coffee Cake brings a unique citrus twist with its fresh blood orange zest and juice, delivering an irresistible flavor that’s easy to make. Perfect for brunch or a sweet afternoon treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (107 grams) light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 stick (2 ounces) cold butter, cut into small cubes
- 2 sticks (226 grams) butter, at room temperature
- 1–1/2 cups (297 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated blood orange zest
- 3 cups (360 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons (8 grams) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 grams) baking soda
- pinch of kosher salt
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon fior di sicilia, optional
- 1 cup (8 ounces) crème fraiche or sour cream
- 2 to 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed blood orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon fior di sicilia, optional
- 1–1/4 cups (142 grams) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9- or 10-inch Bundt pan with butter and flour.
- For the streusel, mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Use your fingers to incorporate cold butter until it resembles sand.
- In a stand mixer, beat room temperature butter until creamy. Combine granulated sugar and blood orange zest in a bowl, then add to the butter and mix until fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Add eggs one by one to the creamed butter and sugar, mixing for 1 minute after each. Incorporate vanilla extract and optional fior di sicilia, then mix in crème fraiche.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Finish mixing by hand for a thick batter.
- Spoon half of the batter into the prepared pan, spread evenly, then sprinkle with half of the streusel. Repeat with remaining batter and streusel. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the glaze, mix all ingredients until smooth and drizzle over the cooled cake. Slice and serve.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh blood oranges for zest and juice.
Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container to retain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg