Cranberry Orange Loaf

Cranberry Orange Loaf
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 25 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    3.0K

Wake up to the vibrant flavors of this Cranberry Orange Loaf! Bursting with tart cranberries, zesty orange, and crunchy pecans, this loaf is a delightful treat that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a festive dessert.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    37 g
  • Cholesterol
    16 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    261 mg
  • Sugar
    19 g
  • Fat
    8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in orange zest, cranberries, and pecans. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a separate large bowl, beat margarine, sugar, and egg together until smooth. Stir in orange juice. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just moistened. Do not overmix. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in preheated oven until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. (60 minutes)

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Recipe View Let the loaf stand in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Wrap the cooled loaf in plastic wrap to maintain its moisture.

For a richer flavor, try using melted butter instead of margarine.
To intensify the orange flavor, add a teaspoon of orange extract to the batter.
This loaf tastes even better the next day, as the flavors have a chance to meld together.
You can substitute walnuts for pecans, if desired.
To prevent the cranberries from sinking to the bottom of the loaf, toss them with a tablespoon of flour before adding them to the batter.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 990 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (9)
  • Mariana Armstrong

    This recipe is fantastic! The bread came out perfectly moist and flavorful. My family loved it!

  • Susana Frami

    I halved the sugar and it was still delicious. Perfect for those watching their sugar intake.

  • Rossie Cassin

    I added a little bit of nutmeg and cinnamon to the dry ingredients, and it gave the bread a wonderful warmth.

  • Shayna Beatty

    I didn't have fresh cranberries, so I used dried ones soaked in hot water for 10 minutes. It worked great!

  • Michel Mueller

    The orange zest really makes a difference. Don't skip it!

  • Branson Heaney

    Make sure not to overmix the batter or it will be a little tough.

  • Letitia Bartoletti

    This is my go-to holiday bread recipe now!

  • Missouri Emmerich

    I baked it in a bundt pan and it looked beautiful!

  • Aletha Konopelski

    Easy to follow recipe. My loaf was gone in a day!

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