This festive cranberry orange loaf is a delightful addition to your Christmas baking repertoire. Bursting with the bright flavors of cranberries and oranges, it makes for a perfect citrus dessert that will impress your guests.

The recipe is easy to follow and results in a moist, flavorful loaf that pairs well with coffee or tea. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season with a homemade festive bread.

Delicious Cranberry Orange Loaf

This cranberry orange loaf features fresh cranberries mixed with a zesty orange batter, creating a sweet and tangy treat. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 slices.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir in the orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract into the butter mixture.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped cranberries.
6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool and Serve: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 50 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 8 slices
• Calories: 210kcal
• Fat: 8g
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 34g