Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade Cranberry Orange Quick Bread. This easy-to-make recipe combines the zesty brightness of fresh oranges with the tartness of cranberries, creating a moist and flavorful loaf that’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Its inviting aroma will fill your kitchen, making it an irresistible treat for family and friends. Serve warm with butter for a cozy experience that brings back fond memories.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (halved)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix orange juice, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and orange zest until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Fold in the cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg