Description
Cranberry Orange Loaf is a scrumptious quick bread that combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the zesty brightness of orange. This moist loaf is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a delightful dessert. Topped with a sweet and tangy orange glaze, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Enjoy it warm or at room temperature; either way, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- ½ teaspoon orange zest (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, milk, egg, and orange zest.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently; fold in cranberries.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with orange juice until smooth; drizzle over cooled loaf.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg