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Moist Cranberry Orange Loaf
The fall season is a great time to bake with seasonal fruits. Cranberries are all around the markets and they are very versatile. They are tough enough to hold their shape during baking which makes them ideal for breads and cakes. This cranberry orange loaf is easy to put together and tastes great as a fall morning treat. Leave it on the counter for your Thanksgiving guests to enjoy with their coffee or cocoa!
You will need ...
- Avocado Oil, 2 T (you can use vegetable oil, too).
- Egg, 1
- Sugar, 3/4 Cup
- Orange Zest, 1 T
- Orange Juice, fresh, 3/4 Cup
- Baking Powder, 1 1/2 tsp
- Salt, 1/2 tsp
- All Purpose Flour, 2 Cups
- Fresh or Frozen Cranberries, 2 Cups
Step One
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the egg and the sugar. Mix to combine. Then, pour in the oil, the zest and mix. Next, add in the baking powder and salt. Mix. Then, pour in half the flour and mix, followed by half the orange juice. Next, add in the remaining flour, and end with the remaining orange juice. Mix until just combined.
Step Two
Remove the bowl from the mixer. Next, pour in the cranberries and use a spatula to gently fold the cranberries into the batter. The batter is very thick, so be gentle so as not to smash the cranberries.
Step Three
Line a bread pan with parchment. Pour and spread the batter into the pan. Bake in the 350 degree F oven for about 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the pan from the oven. Let sit in the pan for about ten minutes. Then, let cool on a wire rack.
Step Four
Once cooled, make the glaze. Combine about 2 cups of powdered sugar with 2 T of orange juice and a little orange zest. Whisk until the consistency resembles honey. Then, spread on the top of the loaf. I did this over the wire rack with a parchment underneath to catch the drips. Let the glaze set for about an hour.
Keep the finished loaf in an airtight container on the countertop for 3-4 days. The loaf can be sliced, wrapped, and frozen for a few months. Enjoy!