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Easy Cranberry Orange Bread

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Cranberry Orange Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread bursting with tart cranberries and fresh citrus flavor. Topped with a sweet orange glaze, it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or holiday gifting.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (or neutral oil)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (halved or whole)
  • Optional glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar + 1–2 tbsp orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Stir in orange zest to infuse citrus flavor.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together melted butter (or oil), eggs, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined—do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the cranberries.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Optional: Drizzle with orange glaze once the bread is completely cooled.

Notes

Toss cranberries in flour before adding to the batter to prevent sinking.Frozen cranberries can be used without thawing.Use oil for a dairy-free version or substitute butter with plant-based butter.For added texture, mix in chopped walnuts or pecans.Store at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.

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