Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 60 minutes | Serves: 10
This moist and flavorful cranberry orange bread combines tart fresh cranberries with bright citrus notes, all topped with a sweet orange glaze. Perfect for holiday breakfasts, gift-giving, or afternoon tea, this quick bread is beautifully festive with ruby-red cranberries peeking through every slice. The balance of sweet and tart makes it irresistible, and the simple glaze adds an elegant finishing touch.
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup fresh orange juice (about 2 large oranges)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
For the Orange Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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