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Moist Cranberry Orange Bread with Zesty Orange Glaze

A loaf of moist cranberry orange bread, partially sliced, topped with a bright white orange glaze and visible cranberries.
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You will love this incredibly moist cranberry orange bread, bursting with tart cranberries and bright citrus flavor. It is perfect for holiday brunches or as a special breakfast treat. This easy quick bread recipe comes together fast and tastes amazing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Mix in the vegetable oil, yogurt or sour cream, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or by hand until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped cranberries and walnuts, if using.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the bread cools, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of orange juice until smooth. Add more juice, a half teaspoon at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  11. Drizzle the orange glaze over the cooled loaf before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For an extra festive touch, toss the fresh cranberries with 1 tablespoon of flour before adding them to the batter; this helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom.
  • If you want a richer flavor, substitute the vegetable oil with melted butter.
  • This bread stays moist for several days when stored tightly wrapped at room temperature.

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