Cranberry Pecan Streusel Coffeecake

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While searching on the net to find different recipes using cranberries, i found this tempting coffeecake. I found this @ http://www.cranberries.org courtesy of cape cod cranberry growers' association.

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Steps

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To make the streusel: combine the flour , sugar , and cinnamon in a small bowl.

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Rub the softened butter into the flour mixture until it holds together when squeezed.

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Gently mix in the pecans.

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Set aside.

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To make the coffeecake: in a mixing bowl , combine the flour , sugar , butter , baking powder , baking soda , salt , flavorings , and buttermilk.

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Mix on low speed for one minute , scrape the bowl , and beat for another 30 seconds.

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Scrape the bowl.

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Slowly add the eggs , one at a time , combining well after each addition.

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Scrape the bowl after each egg is added.

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Once all the eggs are added , scrape the bowl and mix on medium speed for one minute.

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Gently fold the cranberries in by hand.

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To assemble the cranberry-pecan streusel coffeecake: grease an 8x8 inch square pan and place about half of the batter in the pan.

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Smooth it out evenly with a small offset spatula or a knife.

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Spread 1 / 3 of the streusel topping over the coffeecake batter.

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Place the remaining coffeecake batte.

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Ingredients

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whole wheat pastry flour, light brown sugar, unsalted butter, ground cinnamon, pecans, white sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, lemon zest, vanilla extract, buttermilk, eggs, fresh cranberries