Description
This moist and tangy Cranberry Orange Bread combines the vibrant zest of fresh oranges with tart cranberries in a soft, fluffy loaf. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or gifting, this citrus cranberry bread recipe is easy, freezer-friendly, and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg with orange juice, orange zest, oil, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
- Gently fold in the cranberries.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: drizzle a glaze made of powdered sugar and orange juice once cooled.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 to 60 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cranberry Orange Bread