Description
A moist and vibrant loaf cake featuring the delightful combination of sweet cranberries and fresh orange zest.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients on your countertop.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and then add in the melted butter, orange juice, and orange zest. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the fresh cranberries.
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Prepare glaze and drizzle it over the loaf once cool.
Notes
Avoid over-mixing the batter for a tender loaf. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cranberry orange loaf, quick bread, holiday baking
