Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Cranberry Bread with Orange Glaze, a perfect fusion of sweet and tart that will tantalize your taste buds. This moist bread is packed with juicy cranberries and topped with a zesty orange glaze, making it an ideal treat for breakfast, a festive gift, or a cozy afternoon snack. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can whip up this delicious loaf that stays fresh for days. Whether you enjoy it plain, paired with cream cheese, or as a warm dessert with ice cream, this cranberry bread is sure to impress family and friends during any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup milk (room temperature)
- Zest of 1 large orange (divided)
- 1/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries (rinsed and patted dry)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice (for glaze)
- 1 tsp orange zest (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs, milk, orange juice, and the zest of one orange; mix well.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Gently fold in the fresh cranberries coated in reserved flour.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth; drizzle over cooled bread before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg