Description
Cranberry Orange Loaf with Glaze is a delightful treat that combines sweet-tart cranberries and zesty fresh orange into a moist, flavorful loaf. Perfect for brunches or cozy gatherings, this easy-to-follow recipe transforms simple ingredients into a show-stopping dessert. Topped with a luscious glaze, each slice offers a burst of flavor that will have everyone coming back for more. Enjoy it warm with coffee or tea for the ultimate indulgence.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (halved)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
- For glaze: 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and orange zest until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the cranberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown; a toothpick inserted should come out clean.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth to create the glaze.
- Once cooled, drizzle the glaze over the loaf and allow it to set before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg