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Christmas Cranberry Loaf

A festive loaf combining sweet and tart cranberries for a delicious treat, perfect for breakfast or dessert during the holiday season.
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Préparation 20 minutes
Cuisson 1 heure
Temps total 1 heure 20 minutes
Portions: 10 slices
Plat: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Préparation Notes

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

Préparation
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all your ingredients in one place and measure out the fresh cranberries and sugars.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan generously.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cranberries with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and set aside.
  4. In another bowl, cream the softened butter, remaining granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Incorporate the eggs into the butter mixture one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  7. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
  8. Fold in the cranberry mixture and the orange zest.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
  10. Bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  11. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes et conservation

This loaf is perfect for gifting and can be served warm, toasted, or with whipped cream. It freezes well for future holiday gatherings.