Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this cranberry orange loaf, perfect for any occasion. With a beautiful balance of tart cranberries and zesty oranges, this easy-to-make recipe will impress your guests and become a staple at your gatherings. Whether enjoyed for breakfast or dessert, this loaf is sure to be a crowd-pleaser that leaves everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- Zest and juice of 1 fresh orange
- 1 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix eggs, milk, melted butter, orange zest, and juice until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently fold until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Carefully stir in the dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50–60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg