Description
A moist and flavorful loaf cake combining the tartness of cranberries with the citrusy sweetness of oranges.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in orange juice and zest until combined.
- Fold in cranberries gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor.
- You can substitute orange juice with milk if needed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg