Description
Cranberry Orange Loaf is a delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. This easy recipe will fill your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Unsalted Butter
- Eggs
- Fresh Oranges (zest and juice)
- Fresh Cranberries
- Pecans (optional)
- Vanilla Extract
- Milk or Buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, orange zest, and juice.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Gently stir in cranberries and pecans if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60–70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: - For added texture, consider mixing in nuts or chocolate chips. - Enhance flavor with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg.