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Cranberry Orange Loaf

A moist citrus loaf packed with tart cranberries and bright orange flavor, finished with a sweet orange glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Loaf Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp orange zest
  • 0.5 cup fresh orange juice
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1.5 cups cranberries fresh or frozen
Orange Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp orange juice
  • 0.5 tsp orange zest

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl mix sugar and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Add eggs, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice. Mix well.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until batter is combined.
  6. Fold in cranberries gently.
  7. Pour batter into loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. Whisk glaze ingredients together and drizzle over the cooled loaf.

Notes

Use frozen cranberries directly without thawing for best texture.