Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Irresistible Cranberry Orange Loaf! This easy-to-make recipe combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the bright zest of oranges, creating a moist and fluffy loaf that’s perfect for brunch or as a snack. The vibrant colors and aromatic scents will impress your guests and fill your home with warmth.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen, thawed)
- 2 large oranges (zested and juiced)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Rinse cranberries and set aside. Zest and juice the oranges.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, melted butter, orange juice, vanilla extract, and orange zest until combined.
- Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just incorporated; lumps are fine.
- Gently fold in the cranberries.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55-60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg