Cranberry Bread with Orange Glaze
Orange Glazed Cranberry bread is loaded with juicy cranberries with a moist and tender crumb. This stays moist for a few days after it’s made so it’s perfect as a homemade Christmas gift.
Prep: 10min
Total: 60min
Yield: 8
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 326 kcal, Carbohydrate 56 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Sodium 95 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 36 g, unSaturated Fat 4 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup milk (room temperature)
- Zest of 1 large orange (divided)
- 1/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries (rinsed and patted dry)
- 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice (or to reach desired consistency)
- 1 tsp orange zest (reserved from the orange above)
Instruction:
- Toss cranberries with 1/2 Tbsp flour then fold them into the batter just until incorporated. Spread the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 45-50 min at 350˚F until golden on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan 10-15 minutes then run a cake release tool or knife around the edges and transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
- In a separate bowl, stir together powdered sugar, orange juice and reserved teaspoon of zest. Stir until smooth. It should have a drizzling consistency. Add more orange juice to thin it out or powdered sugar to make it thicker.
Cranberry Bread with Orange Glaze
FAQ
Should you chop cranberries before baking?
The cranberries will soften as they bake so feel free to leave them whole. If you prefer, however, you can also chop them before adding to the batter for a more evenly distributed flavor.
What causes cranberry bread to crumble?
Can you bake with fresh cranberries vs dried?
Can you use raw cranberries in baking?