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Cranberry Orange Loaf

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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.

Ingredients

  • Fresh cranberries
  • Juicy oranges (zest and juice)
  • Granulated sugar
  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Eggs
  • Unsalted butter
  • Milk
  • Vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, orange juice, and zest until just combined.
  4. Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients gently. Add cranberries and fold carefully.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown; a toothpick should come out clean.

Nutrition

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.