Description

This Blood Orange Coffee Cake features a harmonious blend of bright citrus and rich butter, making it perfect for any occasion. Enjoy its soft texture and delightful glaze for a homemade 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

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a Bundt pan by buttering and flouring it.
For the streusel, mix the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon; then incorporate the cold butter until sandy in texture.
For the cake, beat room-temperature butter until creamy. Stir together granulated sugar and blood orange zest, then combine with creamed butter and beat until fluffy.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
Add eggs to the butter mixture one at a time, beating after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract and optional Fior di Sicilia, followed by crème fraiche. Gradually add flour in two portions, mixing briefly before incorporating by hand to avoid overmixing.
Transfer half of the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle half of the streusel, add remaining batter, and finish with the rest of the streusel. Bake for 45-55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool before inverting onto a wire rack.
To prepare the glaze, mix all glaze ingredients until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled cake. Slice and enjoy.

Notes

Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
For enhanced flavor, use freshly squeezed blood orange juice in the glaze.
Let the cake cool completely before glazing to prevent the frosting from melting.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 380
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 95mg