Description
Cranberry Orange Loaf is a delightful quick bread that beautifully balances the tartness of fresh cranberries with the bright zest of oranges. This moist and flavorful loaf is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, making it a versatile addition to your baking repertoire. With its inviting aroma and vibrant appearance, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy it warm with butter or cream cheese for an extra treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups fresh cranberries (or frozen)
- Zest from 1 orange
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with melted butter and buttermilk. Stir in orange zest.
- Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gently fold in cranberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg