Description
Cranberry Orange Loaf is a delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors, perfect for brightening your mornings or sweetening your afternoons. This moist, golden-brown loaf combines juicy cranberries with zesty orange for an irresistible treat. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s ideal for family gatherings or a cozy book nook moment. Enjoy it plain or dressed up with a glaze for that extra touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, oil, milk, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in cranberries carefully to avoid breaking them.
- Transfer batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg