Spiced Orange Cranberry Loaf

Spiced Orange Cranberry Loaf

90 mins
medium
8 servings

A moist and flavorful orange cranberry loaf perfect for any occasion. This recipe uses a blend of spices for a unique twist on a classic.

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Equipment Needed

  • 8x4 inch Loaf Pan
  • Electric Mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 113.00 gramsUnsalted Butter(Melted, plus extra for greasing)
  • 225.00 gramsAll-Purpose Flour
  • 2.00 Oranges(For zest and juice)
  • 200.00 gramsGranulated Sugar
  • 100.00 gramsPlain Yogurt(Whole milk)
  • 1.00 teaspoonBaking Powder
  • 0.25 teaspoonBaking Soda
  • 0.75 teaspoonKosher Salt
  • 3.00 Eggs
  • 1.00 teaspoonVanilla Extract(Pure)
  • 170.00 gramsFresh Cranberries(Fresh or frozen, not thawed)
  • 1.00 teaspoonCinnamon(Ground)
  • 0.50 teaspoonNutmeg(Ground)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour an 8x4 inch loaf pan.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Grate orange zest into a large bowl. Add sugar and use your fingers to combine until fragrant.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Squeeze orange juice into a measuring cup. Mix in yogurt.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

4

Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

5

Beat butter and orange sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

6

Add half the flour mixture, then the yogurt mixture, and finally the remaining flour. Mix until just combined.

Estimated time: 4 minutes

7

Fold in 1 cup of cranberries. Pour batter into prepared pan. Top with remaining cranberries and press gently.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

8

Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Estimated time: 65 minutes

9

Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

10

Slice and serve!

Estimated time: 5 minutes