Cranberry Loaf Recipe
Are you ready to indulge in the delightful flavors of a homemade cranberry loaf? This recipe promises a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, making it an ideal treat for any occasion. Let’s dive into the world of baking with this irresistible cranberry loaf recipe that will surely impress your family and friends.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sugar | 2 cups |
| Eggs | 3 (room temperature) |
| Butter | ¾ cup (room temperature) |
| Vanilla Extract | ½ teaspoon |
| Almond Extract | ½ teaspoon |
| Flour | 2 cups |
| Baking Powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | ½ teaspoon |
| Fresh Cranberries | 1 (8 oz) bag |
Crumble Topping Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Brown Sugar | ¼ cup |
| Flour | ¼ cup |
| Butter | ⅓ cup |
Instructions:
- Preparing the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Thoroughly grease 2 loaf pans (or use one very large loaf pan).
- Mixing the Batter
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar together for about 5 minutes until the mixture doubles in volume.
- Mix in room temperature butter, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
- Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the fresh cranberries to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
- Baking the Loaf
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pans.
- In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, and butter to create the crumble topping.
- Sprinkle the crumble mixture over the batter in the loaf pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes if using two loaf pans, or 60-70 minutes for one large loaf, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the loaves to cool before slicing and serving.
