Description
Cranberry Orange Loaf Cake
This Cranberry Orange Loaf Cake is bursting with citrusy orange flavor and sweet cranberries—soft, moist, and perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon orange zest
½ cup fresh orange juice
1 cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped candied orange peel
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Directions
Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream.
Add Orange: Mix in the orange zest and juice until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Fold In Fruits: Gently fold in dried cranberries and chopped candied orange peel.
Bake: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glaze: For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons of orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled loaf.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 55 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Calories: 320 kcal per serving | Servings: 10
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