Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (375 g), scooped and leveled
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter, softened (113.5 g)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (226.8 g)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (300 g)
- 3 large eggs
- â…“ cup milk (81.33 g)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (200 g)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (120 g)
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare two 8×5-inch bread pans with nonstick spray.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, orange zest, and milk to the creamed mixture and beat until well mixed.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Fold in cranberries gently to distribute evenly.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow loaves to cool before adding the glaze.
- Whisk powdered sugar, orange juice, and vanilla extract for the glaze and drizzle over cooled loaves.
Last Step:
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Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for easier mixing.
Avoid overmixing to keep the bread light and fluffy.
If using frozen cranberries, add them directly without thawing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 8.5
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 50