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Cranberry Bliss Loaf Cake

A soft and moist cranberry loaf cake with warm spices, sweet white chocolate, and a smooth vanilla glaze—perfect for holiday baking and cozy desserts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp cloves
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup milk or apple cider
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 0.75 cup white chocolate chips
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp milk or cream
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Loaf pan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients together in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until combined.
  6. Fold in cranberries and white chocolate chips.
  7. Pour into pan and bake 45–55 minutes.
  8. Cool completely and drizzle with glaze.

Notes

Soft, festive loaf inspired by cranberry bliss flavors.