Cranberry Orange Loaf Cake Recipe
I’ve got a delightful treat that’s perfect for any season! 🍊🍞
This Cranberry Orange Loaf Cake combines tangy cranberries with zesty orange for a moist, flavorful cake.
Learn how to easily craft this delicious loaf with just a few simple steps.
Equipment
- To make this tasty cake, I’ll need some basic kitchen tools:
- Mixing bowls for combining ingredients.
- Whisk and rubber spatula for mixing
- Measuring cups and spoons to get the right amounts
- Loaf pan (9x5 inch) to bake the cake
- Parchment paper for lining the pan
- Wire rack for cooling
- These tools make preparation and clean-up a breeze! 🎉
Ingredients
Here’s what I’ll be using for this flavorful loaf:
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- Zest of one orange
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
These ingredients blend to create a delightful citrusy treat! 🍂
Instructions
Time to whip up the magic! Here’s how I do it:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together sugar and melted butter. Add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in orange juice, zest, and vanilla.
- Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the cranberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool on a wire rack.
Now, let’s enjoy the aroma! 😋
Notes
Substitute: If fresh cranberries aren't available, dried ones can work. Just soak them in orange juice before adding.
Storage: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to three days.
Tips: Be careful not to overmix the batter—that keeps the loaf tender.
These simple notes ensure a perfect loaf every time. Happy baking! 🧡
Storage: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to three days.
Tips: Be careful not to overmix the batter—that keeps the loaf tender.
These simple notes ensure a perfect loaf every time. Happy baking! 🧡