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Cranberry Orange Bread

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This Cranberry Orange Bread is a delightful combination of sweet and tangy flavors, with juicy cranberries and a burst of citrus from fresh orange juice and zest. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack, this quick bread is moist, flavorful, and easy to make!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • Zest of 1 orange

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven:
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients:
    In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Cream Wet Ingredients:
    In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Combine Wet and Dry:
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the orange juice and orange zest. Mix until just combined.
  • Add Cranberries:
    Gently fold in the cranberries.
  • Bake:
    Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool and Serve:
    Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Enjoy:
    Slice and serve your delicious Cranberry Orange Bread!

Notes

  • You can use fresh or frozen cranberries. If using frozen, there’s no need to thaw them.
  • To store, keep the bread wrapped tightly in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.

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