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Cranberry Orange Bread with Vanilla Glaze

Cranberry Orange Bread with Vanilla Glaze

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  • Author: nakisha
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (8–10 slices) 1x

Description

This Cranberry Orange Bread with Vanilla Glaze is the perfect cozy bake for any season. With its tangy cranberries, bright orange zest, and sweet vanilla glaze, this soft, citrus-scented loaf is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat. It’s easy to make, beautiful to serve, and full of fresh flavor that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1/4 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
  • 2–3 tbsp milk or cream (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray. Line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until evenly combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, orange juice, orange zest, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Mix the Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix—the batter should be thick and slightly lumpy.
  5. Add Cranberries: Fold in the cranberries. If using frozen cranberries, toss them with a little flour before mixing to prevent sinking.
  6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil if the top browns too quickly.
  7. Cool and Glaze: Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to make the glaze. Drizzle over the cooled loaf and let set before slicing.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Each slice offers a bright citrus flavor with pops of cranberry and a sweet vanilla finish.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, replace butter with coconut oil and milk with almond or oat milk. Dried cranberries can be used instead of fresh—just soak them in orange juice for 10 minutes. This bread freezes beautifully; simply wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 260
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

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