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Cranberry Orange Bread
5 from 33 votes

Cranberry Orange Bread

Cranberry Orange Bread is a moist quick bread featuring fresh or frozen cranberries balanced by tangy orange zest. The batter includes buttermilk, sour cream, and oil to create a tender crumb. A sweet orange glaze with powdered sugar and vanilla complements the loaf’s fruity flavor, making it suitable for breakfast or a snack.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 427 kcal
Course: Dessert, Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • orange zest of 1
  • 1/2 cup neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups cranberries or fresh, frozen
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • orange zest of 1
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Lightly grease with baking spray a 9"x5" bread pan. Add parchment paper, leaving a bit more on the sides to use as handles to lift the bread from the pan.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, buttermilk, sour cream, orange zest, oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk just until combined.
  6. In a small bowl, toss the frozen cranberries with a tablespoon of cornstarch to coat. Fold into the batter.
  7. Pour the bread batter into the prepared bread pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of the bread should come out clean.
  8. Allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes, then lift the bread up and place it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. To make the glaze, combine the powdered sugar, orange juice, zest, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Mix until it is smooth with no lumps.
  10. Once the bread is cool, spread the glaze on top of the bread. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 427kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 76g (25%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 85mg (4%) Potassium 205mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 53g (106%) Vitamin A 134IU (3%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 95mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 427

% Daily Value*

Calories 427kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 76g 25%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 85mg 4%
Potassium 205mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 53g 106%
Vitamin A 134IU 3%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 95mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.