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Cranberry loaf is a classic treat that can be enjoyed year-round, but it's especially popular during the holiday season. With its moist texture, sweet-tart flavor, and festive appearance, cranberry loaf is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Best of all, it's surprisingly easy to make, even for novice bakers. In this article, we'll share our favorite recipe for cranberry loaf, along with some tips and tricks for making it perfect every time. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to bake a delicious and festive cranberry loaf!

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CRANBERRY BREAD



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This cranberry bread recipe is quick and easy sweet bread with whole cranberries. Delicious along with a cup of coffee or tea or a wonderful holiday gift!

Provided by Anna

Categories     Breakfast

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 c all-purpose flour
1.5 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 c fresh cranberries (chopped)
3/4 c buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 c vegetable or canola oil
1 large egg (slightly beaten)
1 c granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Line a 9" x 5" loaf pan with aluminum foil. Butter the bottom and sides of the foil. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Add chopped cranberries and stir to distribute.
  • In another mixing bowl, whisk together egg, buttermilk, vanilla, oil and sugar.
  • With a rubber spatula, fold in wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Do not overmix. Few flour lumps are okay.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake bread for 33 to 38 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the toothpick inserted in few places in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Cool completely in the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 kcal, Carbohydrate 83 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Sodium 582 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 43 g, ServingSize 1 serving

APPLE CRANBERRY BREAD



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Cranberries lend a burst of tart flavor and bright color to this quick bread sent in by Phyllis Schmalz of Kansas City, Kansas. Dotted with crunchy nuts, slices of the moist loaf are good for breakfast with a cup of coffee or as a snack anytime of the day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt;. In a small bowl, whisk eggs and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened (batter will be very thick). Fold in apples, cranberries and walnuts. , Transfer to an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

LEMON CRANBERRY BREAD



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This lemon cranberry bread is quick and easy to make. It's filled with tart cranberries in a sweet, lemon flavoured bread with a lemon glaze.

Provided by Bake.Eat.Repeat.

Categories     Breads

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup Fresh Cranberries, halved if large
1 tablespoon Lemon Zest, from about 1 lemon
1/2 cup Granulated Sugar, plus 1 tablespoon
2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
2 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Salt
2 large Eggs
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, melted and cooled
1 cup Milk
1 1/2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
1 cup Powdered Sugar
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice, from about 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9x5 inch loaf pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, toss the cranberries and lemon zest with the 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, and melted butter until well combined.
  • Add the milk and vanilla and whisk until combined.
  • Add this mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
  • Fold in the cranberries.
  • Scoop the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
  • Bake 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of the loaf comes out clean.
  • Allow the bread to cool for 10-15 minutes in the loaf pan, and then remove it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth to make the glaze.
  • Drizzle the glaze over top of the cooled bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 53 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 9 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 303 milligrams sodium, Sugar 18 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams unsaturated fat

AMAZINGLY MOIST CRANBERRY BREAD RECIPE



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Tart and sweet cranberry bread recipe with just a tiny bit of crispness that protects each soft and moist slice. The best cranberry bread you'll ever eat.

Provided by Kelly Egan - A Side of Sweet

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup orange juice
Zest of one large orange
2/3 cup buttermilk*
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon iodized salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) coarsely chopped fresh or frozen cranberries**
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Loaf Pan**

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375° Fahrenheit. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or shortening.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the orange juice, orange zest, buttermilk*, butter, and egg.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Stir in the liquid ingredients, mixing until just combined and dry streaks still remain.
  • Stir in the chopped cranberries and nuts, if using.
  • Pour mixture into the prepared loaf pan*** and level using a spatula. Bake for 25 minutes, then reduce heat to 350° Fahrenheit and bake for an additional 45-50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and let cool at least an additional 30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 311 calories, Sugar 27.8 g, Sodium 363.5 mg, Fat 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 5.7 g, Cholesterol 48.4 mg

EASY LEMON CRANBERRY CAKE RECIPE



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Two of my favorite flavors come together in this lemon cranberry loaf cake. Drizzled with a lemon glaze, it's the perfect addition to a dessert tray.

Provided by Editor

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup salted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
2 tablespoons lemon zest
2 ¼ cups self-rising flour, sifted
¼ cup almond flour
2 tablespoons lemon juice, or juice of one lemon
2/3 cup fresh cranberries
4 tablespoons lemon juice, or juice of two lemons
1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use the butter wrappers to grease a loaf pan or use a bit of neutral-flavored oil.
  • Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs. Mix in the lemon zest.
  • Fold in flour and ground almonds and then stir in the lemon juice.
  • Add cranberries.
  • Pour into loaf pan, scattering a few extra berries over the top.
  • Bake for one hour, checking for doneness with a toothpick. Cool completely.
  • Mix lemon juice and powdered sugar to make a glaze. Add additional lemon juice if a thinner glaze is desired. Drizzle over the top of the lemon cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 24 milligrams cholesterol, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 48 Servings, Sodium 39 grams sodium, Sugar 7 grams sugar

CRANBERRY LOAF



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This loaf is almost tangy, and you will almost wish that you had more.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped cranberries
1 cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 egg, beaten
1 cup orange juice
⅓ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, crumbs, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in cranberries, raisins, nuts, and orange rind. Add beaten egg, orange juice, and oil. Stir until blended. Scrape into a greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 1 hour, or until inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 231 mg, Sugar 20.5 g

EASY ALL CRANBERRY BREAD



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This is an easy fool proof bread that you can whip up and walk away for an hour. It's a version of my Mom's bread, but I prefer an all cranberry bread! Sorry Mom!

Provided by MissStacey

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup butter
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon finely grated orange rind
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
3/4 cup orange juice
1 3/4 cups cranberries, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda into a large bowl.
  • Cut in butter until the mixture is crumbly.
  • Add egg, finely grated orange peel, lemon peel, and orange juice all at once; carefully stir until the mixture is evenly moist.
  • Fold in cranberries.
  • Spoon and spread evenly into a greased 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.
  • Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a tooth pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from the pan and cool on a wire rack.

CRANBERRY BREAD



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Cranberry Bread made with a buttery cake and fresh cranberries is an easy festive quick bread dessert perfect for Christmas and Thanksgiving!

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup unsalted butter (, softened)
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cups whole milk
12 ounces fresh cranberries (, (frozen okay too))

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and butter and flour an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
  • In a stand mixer cream your butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes then add in the vanilla and eggs until fully combined.
  • In a separate bowl sift together the flour and baking powder before adding it into the stand mixer on low speed, alternating with the milk until just combined.
  • Stir the cranberries in by hand until just combined and pour into the pan and bake for 60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 101 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 27 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY ONE-BOWL CRANBERRY ORANGE LOAF



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This easy cranberry orange loaf mixes up in just one bowl, with no mixer needed. No need to soften the butter, either! Makes one 9x5-inch loaf.

Provided by Jennifer

Categories     Snack

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup white granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter (cold, salted or unsalted)
Zest of 1 large orange
3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from 1 large orange, plus water, as needed *See Note 1 below)
1 large egg (well beaten before adding *See Note 2 below)
1 - 1 1/2 cup raw cranberries (whole or chopped, fresh or frozen)
1 cup icing/confectioners' sugar
1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice (or water, if you don't have any more oranges)
1/4 teaspoon orange zest (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F (regular bake setting/not fan assisted), with rack in the centre of the oven. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut the butter into 4 pieces and add to the dry ingredients. Using your fingertips, rub the cold butter into the flour mixture, breaking it up as you go, until you have an evenly crumbly mixture resembling corn meal.
  • Remove the zest from the orange and set aside for now. In a 2-cup measuring cup, add the juice from the orange. Add enough water to the measuring cup to fill up to the 3/4 cup mark. add the orange zest and the well beaten egg to the measuring cup and stir to combine. Pour the orange juice mixture all at once into the dry ingredients. Using a wooden spoon, mix together just enough to dampen all the flour. Gently stir in the cranberries. (I like to dust frozen cranberries with a tiny bit of flour before adding to the dough).
  • Spoon the batter into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan and bake in preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until a tester inserted in the centre comes out clean. (Starting with frozen cranberries may need a few extra minutes of baking. Also note that darker pans will bake more quickly. So watch closely near the end of baking, but don't be afraid to bake a little longer, if needed).
  • Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the side of the pan and turn out/remove from pan and allow to cool completely on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once cooled completely, prepare glaze by stirring together the glaze ingredients until smooth. Place a piece of waxed paper or paper towel under the cooling rack to catch drips, then spoon the glaze over the cooled loaf, spooning it onto the top and letting it run down the side. Allow to stand until the glaze sets (about 30 minutes) before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 285 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 338 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 35 g

THE BEST CRANBERRY BREAD EVER



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Best Homemade Cranberry Bread you will ever make. Use fresh cranberries and fresh orange juice for the best cranberry orange flavor.

Provided by Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face

Categories     Bread     Sweet Bread

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sugar
1 large egg (well beaten)
2 tablespoon butter or margarine (melted + plus enough to grease the pan)
2 tablespoon hot water
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup orange zest
1 cup fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 F. degrees
  • Lightly grease non stick bread pan with butter.
  • Sift together dry ingredients into a large bowl.
  • In a separate small bowl mix the egg, butter, hot water, orange juice and orange zest: stir until moistened.
  • Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just moistened.
  • Fold in cranberries.
  • Spread into a large greased loaf pan.
  • Bake 60 minutes in a preheated 325 degrees oven.
  • Cool completely on a wire cooling rack in the pan before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Slice, Calories 174 kcal, Sugar 18 g, Sodium 219 mg, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

CRANBERRY BREAD



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Cranberry bread with glaze and canned cranberries - a soft loaf of homemade bread that is packed with tart cranberries and topped with a sweet, sugary glaze for a bread that is versatile enough to be enjoyed for breakfast or as a dessert.

Provided by Shanna

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup margarine ((softened))
2 large eggs
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 tsp almond extract
1 cup granulated sugar
½ tsp baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sour cream
1 15 oz. can whole cranberries
¾ cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp hot water
1 tsp almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease and flour (3) mini loaf pans and set aside.
  • With a Kitchen-aid mixer or hand mixer cream softened margarine, eggs, and granulated sugar together until fully incorporated.
  • Add baking powder, salt, baking soda, flour, and 1 tsp of almond extract to softened butter. Mix together until well combined. Then, add sour cream and fold in until fully incorporated.
  • Scoop the batter into the loaf pans filling them ⅓ of the way full.
  • Layer the cranberries on top of the batter saving ½ of the can.
  • Add the remaining batter over the cranberries, leaving room for another layer of cranberries. (Don't forget that the batter will rise in the pan)
  • Layer the rest of the can of cranberries over the batter.
  • Bake for 40-45 mins. Before removing the bread from the oven use a toothpick to make sure the bread is baked in the middle. Poke the center of the loaf with a toothpick, if it comes out clean it is fully baked. If it comes out dirty bake it longer.
  • Let the bread cool for 5 mins. then remove it from the pans and glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 kcal, Fat 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 183 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Sugar 21.5 g, Protein 2.6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CRANBERRY BREAD



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Studded with cranberries, this quick bread is adaptable: Try it at breakfast or as an afternoon snack.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup whole milk
1 bag (12 ounces) cranberries
1 tablespoon turbinado sugar, for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees; butter and flour a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan (8-cup capacity), and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine butter, egg, and milk. Add wet mixture to dry mixture, and whisk to combine; fold in cranberries.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan; sprinkle top with turbinado sugar, if desired. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of loaf comes out clean, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack; let bread cool 30 minutes. Invert onto rack, then immediately turn right side up to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g

Tips:

  • Use a silicone loaf pan for easy release of the loaf.
  • Combine the wet ingredients first, then add the dry ingredients. Avoid overmixing the batter.
  • Fold in the cranberries gently to prevent them from breaking.
  • Bake the loaf at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the loaf to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Cranberry loaf is a moist and flavorful quick bread that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It is also a great way to use up leftover cranberries. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

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