Cranberry Loaf Recipe

Ready to savor the delicious taste of a homemade cranberry loaf? This recipe offers a wonderful blend of sweet and tart flavors, making it a perfect treat for any gathering. Let’s get started on baking this scrumptious cranberry loaf that’s sure to delight your loved ones.

Ingredients:

• Sugar: 2 cups
• Eggs: 3 (at room temperature)
• Butter: ¾ cup (softened)
• 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:

• Brown Sugar: ¼ cup
• Flour: ¼ cup
• Butter: ⅓ cup

Instructions:

Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease two loaf pans thoroughly, or use one large loaf pan if preferred.

Make the Batter
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together for about five minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add softened butter, vanilla, and almond extracts, mixing until fully combined.
Slowly incorporate the flour, baking powder, and salt, stirring until just blended.
Carefully fold in the fresh cranberries to ensure even distribution throughout the batter.

Bake the Loaf
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans.
In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, and butter until crumbly to create the topping.
Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the batter in the pans.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes if using two pans, or 60 to 70 minutes if using one large pan, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.