Description
A delightful fusion of tart cranberries and sweet oranges, perfect for breakfast or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed is best)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Fold in the chopped cranberries and orange zest gently.
- Whisk the egg in a separate bowl until lightly beaten, then add the orange juice, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the nuts if using.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for about 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Consider subbing ingredients for gluten-free or lower-carb alternatives. Serve plain, with butter, or a simple glaze for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg