Description
A delicious and moist cranberry orange loaf topped with a sweet orange glaze, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the orange juice, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the fresh cranberries gently.
- 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.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with a little orange juice until smooth and drizzle over the cooled loaf.
Notes
- Ensure the cranberries are fresh for the best flavor.
- Adjust the sugar based on the tartness of the cranberries.
- This loaf can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg