Description
This homemade cranberry orange loaf is a delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors, perfect for brunch or snacking. Bursting with juicy cranberries and zesty orange, each slice offers a warm, inviting aroma that fills your home. Easy to prepare, this loaf is a crowd-pleaser at any gathering or simply enjoyed with coffee on a leisurely morning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen, thawed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, melted butter, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture using a spatula.
- Fold in cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into 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 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg