Orange Cranberry Bread
Orange cranberry bread is a delightful blend of zesty citrus and tart cranberries, perfect for any occasion. Its golden crust and moist interior create a comforting treat that’s sure to impress family and friends. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast staple or a sweet dessert, this easy-to-make recipe fills your home with an inviting aroma that beckons everyone to the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (chopped)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat 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, mix eggs, melted butter, orange juice, vanilla extract, and zest until combined.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in chopped cranberries carefully.
- Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg