Cranberry Orange Bread with Grand Marnier Glaze
Delight your taste buds with this Cranberry Orange Bread with Grand Marnier Glaze, a stunning homemade loaf that's bursting with zesty citrus flavor and tart cranberry goodness. This quick bread combines the warmth of fresh orange zest and juice with the charm of coarsely chopped cranberries, creating an irresistible blend of sweet and tangy in every bite. The real showstopper is the luscious Grand Marnier glaze, a silky drizzle enriched with orange liqueur that takes this treat to the next level. Perfectly moist and tender, this bread is easy to prepare and comes together in just over an hour, making it an ideal choice for holiday gatherings, brunch spreads, or an indulgent afternoon snack. Serve it as-is or pair it with a warm cup of coffee for a truly cozy experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1.5 cups Fresh cranberries (coarsely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 0.75 cup Fresh orange juice
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier (or orange liqueur)
- 1 tablespoon Milk (optional, for thinning glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the chopped cranberries and orange zest to the dry ingredients. Toss well to coat the cranberries in the flour mixture; this helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom during baking.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold them together with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter will be thick.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the bread is cooling, prepare the Grand Marnier glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and Grand Marnier until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a little milk (1 teaspoon at a time) to reach your desired consistency.
Once the bread has cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3473 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.4 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.3 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 69.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 197 mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 2824 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 587.5 g | 214% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 364.0 g | ||
| Protein | 34.4 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 132 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 1014 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.
