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Cranberry Orange Bread with Glaze - Easy Dessert Recipes

Easy dessert recipes like this Cranberry Orange Bread with Glaze bring a perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors. A simple dessert with few ingredients, ideal for quick and easy sweet recipes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keywords: dessert bread recipes, easy dessert recipes, easy homemade recipes, easy recipes for baking, quick and easy sweet recipes, simple desserts with few ingredients, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 8 slices
Author: Clara

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix melted butter, orange juice, orange zest, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chopped cranberries.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Optional: Drizzle with a simple glaze made of powdered sugar and orange juice before serving.

Notes

For a more intense orange flavor, add an extra teaspoon of zest. You can substitute fresh cranberries with dried ones, adjusting the sweetness accordingly.