Description
Cranberry Orange Loaf is a delightful quick bread bursting with the bright flavors of tart cranberries and zesty oranges. This easy-to-follow recipe creates a moist and aromatic loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet afternoon snack. With its vibrant colors and irresistible taste, this loaf will impress your family and friends alike. Whether enjoyed warm with butter or on its own, it’s sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 medium orange (for zest and juice)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Zest the orange and squeeze out half a cup of juice. In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, orange juice, and zest until smooth.
- Gently fold in fresh cranberries into the wet mixture.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg