Description

This Blood Orange Coffee Cake is incredibly flavorful with a rich buttery texture and a sweet streusel topping. It’s made with fresh blood orange zest and juice, making it a delightful treat for any occasion. Baking this cake is straightforward, making it a perfect choice for anyone craving a homemade dessert.

Ingredients

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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

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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. Work in cold butter until the mixture resembles sand.
For the batter, beat room temperature butter until creamy. Combine granulated sugar and blood orange zest, and rub the zest into the sugar. Add to the butter and beat until fluffy.
In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
Add eggs to the butter mixture one at a time, mixing well after each. Add vanilla and optional Fior di Sicilia, then mix in crème fraiche.
Incorporate the flour mixture in two batches, mixing on low speed, and finish by hand to keep batter thick.
Pour half of the batter into the Bundt pan, sprinkle with half of the streusel, then add remaining batter and top with the rest of the streusel.
Bake for 45 to 55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert to cool completely on a wire rack.
For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with enough blood orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake and serve.

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for better creaming with sugar.
Fior di Sicilia adds a unique flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
Allow the cake to cool completely to prevent breaking when inverting.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 370
Sugar: 23g
Sodium: 260mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 80mg