Orange Almond Coffee Cake with Cream Cheese Swirl
A tender coffee cake featuring bright orange marmalade swirled with cream cheese and topped with sliced almonds. Made with Bisquick mix for convenience, this cake delivers citrusy sweetness with a delightfully moist crumb. The cream cheese and marmalade create beautiful swirls throughout, while almonds add crunch. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat with coffee. The simple preparation makes it ideal for entertaining or weekend baking when you want something special without extensive prep work.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Original Bisquick mixall-purpose flour + baking powder + salt2 cups flour + 3 tsp baking powder + 1 tsp saltgluten-freeadds gluten
Use gluten-free flour blend
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven and spray round baking pan with nonstick cooking spray
- 2
Combine Bisquick mix and sugar in medium bowl
- 3
Add milk and egg, stirring until smooth
- 4
Stir in sour cream
- 5
Spoon mixture into prepared pan
- 6
Combine cream cheese and orange marmalade in small bowl
- 7
Spoon cream cheese mixture by tablespoons evenly over batter
- 8
Sprinkle evenly with almonds
- 9
Bake until golden brown
- 10
Cool before cutting into wedges
Tips
Make sure cream cheese is fully softened for easy mixing with marmalade to create smooth swirls.
Don't overmix the batter once you add the wet ingredients to keep the cake tender.
Cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting to prevent the cake from falling apart.
Good to Know
Cover and store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Can be made 1 day ahead and stored covered at room temperature.
Serve at room temperature or slightly warm. Cut into wedges.
Common Mistakes
Don't overbake or the cake will become dry - check at 32 minutes.
Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the marmalade mixture.
Substitutions
Gluten-Free Swaps
Use gluten-free flour blend
General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I use a different pan size?
Yes, but adjust baking time. An 8x8 square pan works well but may need 5-10 minutes longer. A larger pan will bake faster.
Can I freeze this coffee cake?
Yes, wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight at room temperature before serving.
What if I don't have orange marmalade?
Any citrus marmalade or even apricot jam works well. You can also use orange zest mixed with honey.