Print

Cranberry Orange Bread

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Cranberry Orange Bread is a moist, citrusy quick bread bursting with tart cranberries and fresh orange zest. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or holiday gifting, this easy recipe comes together quickly with pantry staples and fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas.

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 fresh orange zest
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (halved if large)
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar + 1–2 tbsp orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix orange juice, eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir just until combined—do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in cranberries.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. If desired, whisk powdered sugar with orange juice and drizzle over cooled bread.

Notes

  • Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans) for crunch.
  • Use white chocolate chips for a sweeter variation.
  • Substitute half the flour with whole wheat for a healthier loaf.
  • Dried cranberries can be used but reduce the amount slightly.
  • This batter also works great for muffins or mini loaves.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://cookedbymaya.com/cranberry-orange-bread/