Cranberry Orange Loaf
Cranberry Orange Loaf is a delightful treat that harmoniously blends sweet and tart flavors, making it perfect for breakfast or dessert. Its moist texture and vibrant aroma will brighten any occasion.
- Author: Jennifer
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: About 10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Fresh cranberries
- Juicy oranges (zest and juice)
- Granulated sugar
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Eggs
- Unsalted butter
- Milk
- Vanilla extract
- 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.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, orange juice, and zest until just combined.
- Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients gently. Add cranberries and fold carefully.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown; a toothpick should come out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Consider adding chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch. For more orange flavor, include a teaspoon of orange extract. Store leftovers wrapped in plastic at room temperature for up to three days or freeze individual slices.