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Best Orange Cranberry Loaf Cake Recipe Ever

Best Orange Cranberry Loaf Cake

A moist, buttery loaf cake bursting with tart fresh cranberries and bright orange zest, finished with a sweet citrus glaze. Perfect for the holidays!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream room temperature
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1.5 cups Fresh cranberries tossed in 1 tbsp flour
  • 2 tbsp Orange zest freshly grated
  • 1/4 cup Orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 1.5 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Rub orange zest into granulated sugar until fragrant.
  3. Cream butter and citrus sugar together until pale and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, followed by sour cream, vanilla, and orange juice.
  5. Fold in dry ingredients until just combined, then gently fold in the floured cranberries.
  6. Bake for 55-65 minutes until a skewer comes out clean. Cool before glazing.

Notes

Always use room temperature ingredients to ensure the cake rises properly and has a velvety crumb.