Description
Bring some sunshine to your kitchen with these delightful Cranberry Orange Mini Loaves! Bright, citrusy, and studded with tart cranberries, these little loaves are moist, buttery, and perfect for breakfast ideas, healthy snacks, or easy dinner desserts. Whether you’re making them as edible gifts or just want a comforting slice with tea, this easy recipe delivers bakery-level flavor with minimal effort. Quick breakfast or dinner ideas don’t get more delicious—or fragrant—than this!
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon orange zest (from about 1 orange)
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
3/4 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice (for glaze)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line mini loaf pans with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add milk, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla.
5. Gradually stir in dry ingredients until just combined—do not overmix.
6. Toss cranberries in a bit of flour and gently fold into the batter.
7. Divide batter between mini loaf pans, filling each about 3/4 full.
8. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
10. Mix powdered sugar with orange juice to create glaze and drizzle over cooled loaves.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh orange zest and juice instead of bottled.
Coat cranberries in a bit of flour to prevent them from sinking.
Make sure loaves are completely cooled before glazing to avoid melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini loaf
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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