Christmas Cranberry Loaf
A festive loaf combining sweet and tart cranberries for a delicious treat, perfect for breakfast or dessert during the holiday season.
Ingrédients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar Divided
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter Softened
- 2 large eggs At room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk Regular or dairy-free alternative
- 1 zest orange For flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients in one place and measure out the fresh cranberries and sugars.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan generously.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cranberries with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter, remaining granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the eggs into the butter mixture one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Fold in the cranberry mixture and the orange zest.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
This loaf is perfect for gifting and can be served warm, toasted, or with whipped cream. It freezes well for future holiday gatherings.