Cranberry Streusel Loaf
Indulge in the perfect blend of tart and sweet with this irresistibly moist Cranberry Streusel Loaf. Bursting with juicy cranberries and topped with a buttery cinnamon-brown sugar streusel, this loaf offers a delicious balance of flavors and textures. The secret to its tender crumb lies in the cold, cubed butter that’s cut into the flour mixture, creating a bakery-style finish. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy but elegant recipe is ideal for holiday gatherings, cozy brunches, or as a thoughtful gift. Serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream or enjoy it with your morning coffee for a delightful treat! Perfect for fans of cranberry breads and those searching for a show-stopping seasonal bake, this loaf is sure to become a favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 2 units Eggs (large)
- 0.75 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups Fresh or frozen cranberries (roughly chopped if large)
- 0.5 cup Light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted, for streusel)
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, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cut in the cold cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
Fold in the cranberries gently and pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
For the streusel topping, mix the remaining 0.5 cup of flour, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Add the melted butter and stir until crumbly.
Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the batter in the loaf pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3859 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.2 g | 190% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.7 g | 444% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 736 mg | 245% | |
| Sodium | 2350 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 600.7 g | 218% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.3 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 341.6 g | ||
| Protein | 51.8 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 464 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 1189 mg | 25% | |
*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.
