Cranberries and orange are two flavors that pair so beautifully together. This cranberry orange loaf perfectly illustrates this. It's fresh, tart, zingy, sweet, all the flavors dance in your mouth.

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Eat this dusted with powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream and a hot cup of tea or coffee.

Ingredients

• For the Loaf:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (coarsely chopped)
• For the Glaze (optional):
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons orange juice

Directions

• Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
• Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
• Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
• Add Eggs and Flavor: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the orange zest and orange juice. Mix until well combined.
• Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the chopped cranberries.
• Pour into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
• Bake: Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top is browning too quickly, you can cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
• Cool: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Make the Glaze (Optional): In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled loaf.
• Serve: Slice and enjoy your cranberry orange loaf as a delicious breakfast or snack!

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Eat this for breakfast. It would also make a delicious dessert, especially if you pair it with vanilla icecream.

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