Cranberries and Orange Loaf
Brighten up your baking routine with this Cranberries and Orange Loaf, a delightful blend of tangy cranberries and zesty orange flavors that come together in a moist, tender bread. Perfectly balanced with the sweetness of fresh orange juice and the tartness of whole cranberries, this loaf is a festive favorite for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea. The recipe is simple yet sophisticated, featuring a buttery, orange-infused batter and an optional citrus glaze that adds a glossy, sweet finish. Ready in just over an hour with minimal prep, this homemade loaf is as versatile as it is delicious—serve it warm during the holidays or enjoy it as a year-round treat. Get ready to fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of citrus and baking spices!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 0.75 cups orange juice
- 2 eggs
- 1.5 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar (optional, for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon orange juice (optional, for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cut the butter into small pieces and use a pastry blender or your fingers to work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Stir in the orange zest.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice and eggs until the mixture is smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Fold in the cranberries gently to avoid breaking them apart.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
If making the optional glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled loaf and let it set before slicing.
Slice and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2689 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.1 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.5 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 2238 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 509.9 g | 185% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.4 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 293.1 g | ||
| Protein | 40.8 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 153 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 1051 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
