Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe: Perfect Holiday Treat!

Learn how to make the BEST Cranberry Orange Loaf Cake that’s moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion! This easy recipe combines zesty orange and tangy cranberries in a soft, buttery loaf, topped with a simple orange glaze. Whether you’re baking for the holidays, a cozy tea time treat, or just because, this quick bread is sure to impress! Follow step-by-step instructions for a foolproof result. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment below with your favorite baking tips or questions!


Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:
   •   1 ½ cups all-purpose or bread flour
   •   1 teaspoon baking powder
   •   ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:
   •   ¼ cup orange juice, room temperature
   •   ¼ cup milk, room temperature
   •   Zest of ½ an orange

Cream Mixture:
   •   6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
   •   ¾ cup white sugar

Other Ingredients:
   •   2 large eggs, room temperature
   •   1 ½ cups fresh cranberries, rinsed and floured with 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
   •   1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
   •   ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Glaze:
   •   1 cup powdered sugar
   •   1–1 ½ tablespoons orange juice
   •   Zest of the remaining orange
   •   Dash of vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

2. Combine Orange Juice and Milk:
In a small bowl, mix orange juice, milk, and the zest of ½ an orange. Set aside.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

4. Add Eggs and Wet Mixture:
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the orange juice mixture. Mix until smooth.

5. Add Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.

6. Fold in Cranberries:
Toss the cranberries in a tablespoon of flour, then fold them gently into the batter.

7. Prepare the Loaf Pan:
Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or grease it well. Pour the batter into the pan and spread evenly.

8. Bake:
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

9. Cool:
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the Glaze

In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, orange juice, the remaining orange zest, and vanilla (if using). Adjust consistency by adding more orange juice if needed, but keep it thick.

10. Glaze the Bread:
Once the bread is cool, drizzle the glaze over the top.

Enjoy your delicious Cranberry Orange Bread!