Description
Cranberry bread with orange glaze is a festive delight that perfectly balances tart cranberries and sweet citrus. This moist, flavorful loaf features a golden crust and a luscious orange drizzle, making it an ideal centerpiece for holiday gatherings or cozy breakfasts. Each bite is a celebration of flavors, sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Rinse fresh cranberries; if using frozen, thaw and drain.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with milk, orange juice, zest, and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in cranberries gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before drizzling with the orange glaze made by mixing powdered sugar with enough orange juice for desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg