Description
Moist Cranberry Bread with Fresh Cranberries is the ultimate cozy bake for chilly mornings or festive gatherings. This easy recipe delivers a soft, buttery loaf bursting with tart, juicy cranberries in every bite. Whether you're looking for quick breakfast options, easy dessert ideas, or healthy snack recipes, this cranberry bread has you covered. It’s freezer-friendly, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for the holidays or a weekend bake. Try it once, and it’ll become a regular in your rotation!
Ingredients
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups fresh cranberries
1 tablespoon orange zest (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract and orange zest if using.
5. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with dry. Mix just until combined.
6. Gently fold in the cranberries using a spatula.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For best texture, make sure all your wet ingredients are at room temperature.
Tossing cranberries in a bit of flour helps keep them from sinking in the batter.
Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to maintain its structure and moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cranberry bread, moist cranberry loaf, quick breakfast, easy snack, holiday baking