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Cranberry Orange Loaf

Cranberry Orange Loaf

Delicious Cranberry Orange Loaf combining tart cranberries with zesty oranges—a perfect treat for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • Zest of 1 large orange
  • 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix eggs, melted butter, orange juice, and zest until smooth.
  4. Gently combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; do not overmix.
  5. Fold in cranberries carefully to maintain their shape.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 8g

Notes

Feel free to customize with spices or mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips for added flavor and texture.

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