Description
Cranberry Orange Loaf is a delightful fusion of sweet and tart flavors, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, dessert, or a midday snack. This moist and fragrant loaf combines fresh cranberries with the zest and juice of juicy oranges, creating a mouthwatering treat that will brighten any gathering. Whether served warm with cream cheese or transformed into French toast, this versatile loaf is sure to impress. Perfect for novice bakers, the straightforward recipe calls for simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps. Enjoy a slice any time of day!
Ingredients
- Fresh cranberries
- Juicy oranges (zest and juice)
- Granulated sugar
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Eggs
- Unsalted butter
- Milk
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, orange juice, and zest until just combined.
- Gently fold wet mixture into dry ingredients; add cranberries last and fold carefully.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg