• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
A Day In Candiland
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
    • Family Friendly Recipes
    • Afternoon Tea Recipes & Tips
    • Family Crockpot Meals
    • Best Instant Pot Tools
    • Dessert Recipes
  • Desserts
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Healthy Recipes
  • About
    • Contact Me
    • Guest Post Policy
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
      • Family Friendly Recipes
      • Afternoon Tea Recipes & Tips
      • Family Crockpot Meals
      • Best Instant Pot Tools
      • Dessert Recipes
    • Desserts
    • Afternoon Tea
    • Healthy Recipes
    • About
      • Contact Me
      • Guest Post Policy
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Dessert

    Cranberry Orange Loaf with Orange Drizzle

    Published: May 27, 2022 · Modified: Dec 23, 2022 by Candi Elm

    6 shares
    • Share
    • Tweet
    • Yummly
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    This Cranberry Orange Loaf with a citrus orange drizzle is the perfect holiday bread. Serve it at breakfast or as a snack.

    Top of Cranberry Orange Loaf with Orange Glaze drizzle on top.
    Jump to:
    • Why I love this Cranberry Orange Bread
    • Best Ways to Eat this Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make this Recipe
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Substitutions & Notes
    • Related Recipes
    • Recipe
    • Cranberry Orange Loaf with Orange Glaze

    Why I love this Cranberry Orange Bread

    This tangy-sweet bread has the perfect combination of cranberries and orange flavors. The bread itself is not too sweet. The orange drizzle glaze gives it its sweetness. You can choose to omit the glaze if you prefer.

     

    Have you ever ran out of an important ingredient while baking?

    Let me send you a FREE substitution chart along with weekly recipes and baking tips. 

    Thanks! Keep an eye on your inbox for updates.

    Best Ways to Eat this Recipe

    You can top this bread with cream cheese or flavored butter. You can even add some orange curd if you like. Try adding some walnuts to the recipe to give it some crunch. This recipe can be enjoyed during the holiday Fall and Winter seasons, but you can stock up on Fresh Cranberries and freeze the bags and enjoy this recipe all year long.

    Ingredients

    Cranberry Orange Loaf ingredients on table.

    Fresh Cranberries: This recipe uses fresh cranberries. If you want to use dried cranberries, the overall flavor will be sweeter.

    Butter: I generally use unsalted butter in all my recipes. That way I can taste the batter and decide how much salt it needs.

    Orange Juice: Zest the orange first and then use the juice from the orange. You can also use fresh orange juice if you prefer.

    Vanilla Extract: I use homemade Vanilla Extract in all my baking. You can also use store-bought.

    How to Make this Recipe

    6 direction steps to making Cranberry Orange Loaf.
    1. In a bowl cream together the butter and the sugar for about 3-5 minutes.
    2. Add the egg and mix it together.
    3. Add the vanilla and orange zest, mix and set aside.
    4. In a separate bowl whisk the flour, baking powder, soda, and salt.
    5. Add the flour mixture and the orange juice to the butter/sugar mix by alternating the flour with the juice to the sugar mix. Mix thoroughly. Fold in cranberries gently
    6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake 1 hour
    7. Add optional glaze

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you buy fresh cranberries year-round?

    It probably depends on where you live. Cranberry season is from September through January. You can usually find them in the freezer section. You can always buy a few extra bags and keep them frozen.

    Can I add Nuts to this recipe?

    Yes, you can add walnuts or sliced almonds to this recipe.

    What is the best way to store this bread?

    Wrap the loaf in saran wrap and then place it inside a large ziplock bag. You can store in the refrigerator for up to a week and in the freezer for 3 months.

    Can I use dried cranberries instead of fresh cranberries?

    You can use dried cranberries if you can’t find fresh or frozen ones. They are a little sweeter. It is best to soak them for 20-30 minutes prior to baking in the orange juice to soften them up.

    Will it be as good without the drizzle?

    Yes, you can make it without the drizzle and add the orange zest inside the loaf.

    Substitutions & Notes

    • You can use dried cranberries if you can’t find fresh ones in season.
    • Buy extra cranberries when in season and keep them in the freezer.
    • You can add walnuts to your batter, or toast them and sprinkle them into the drizzle on top.
    • You can freeze the wrapped loaf for up to two months.
    Full Cranberry Orange Loaf on a wooden tray.

    Related Recipes

    • Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies
    • Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice
    • Cranberry Orange Scones Starbucks Copycat Recipe
    • Tea Cake Recipe

    If you loved this recipe and made it can you give it a 5-star review? That will help it be seen more. You can also pin it to Pinterest or share it on Facebook.

    Recipe

    Print Pin
    5 from 1 vote

    Cranberry Orange Loaf with Orange Glaze

    This Cranberry Orange Loaf with a citrus orange drizzle is the perfect holiday bread. Serve it at breakfast or as a snack.
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour
    Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
    Servings 9 Pieces
    Calories 284kcal
    Author Candi

    Ingredients

    • 1/4 Cup Butter Unsalted
    • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
    • 1 Egg Large
    • 1 Tablespoon Orange Zest From Large Orange
    • 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder Use fresh
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Use fresh
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 3/4 cup orange juice or juice from orange
    • 1 1/2 Cups Fresh Whole Cranberries

    Glaze

    • 1/2 Cup Confectioners Sugar
    • 1 Tablespoon Orange Juice
    • 1/4 Tablespoon Orange zest

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
    • Line a 9" X 5" loaf pan with parchment paper and spray with baking spray.
    • In a bowl cream together the sugar and butter until consistancy is smooth. Add Egg and continue to mix.
    • Add the vanilla extract and orange zest and mix and set aside.
    • In a seperate bowl, whisk together flour, soda, powder and salt.
    • Now alternate adding the flour mix to the sugar with butter mix with the orange juice. Mix together until smooth.
    • Fold in the cranberries gently.
    • Pour your mix into your loaf pan
    • Bake for 55 – 60 minutes. Check with a toothpick to see if it comes out clean. Let Cool.

    Glaze

    • Mix together the confectioners sugar and orange juice.
    • Add the orange zest.
    • When loaf is cooled. Drizzle the glaze on with a spoon or a piping bag.
    • Let the loaf cool on the counter or in the refrigerator at least 1 hour before slicing.

    Notes

    This recipe uses a large size egg. 
    Use fresh baking soda and baking powder for the best outcome. 
    You can substitute dried cranberries if you desire. It will taste sweeter. When using fresh, you can sprinkle with flour to keep them from sinking to the bottom of the loaf. 
    Purchase a few extra bags of fresh cranberries when in season and store in the freezer to make this delicious bread recipe year-round. 
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 245mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 243IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg
    Save this Recipe! Pin it for Later.Mention @candilandblogs or tag #candilandblogs!

    More Dessert

    • Patriotic Jello Poke Cake
    • Cinnamon Chip Scones Recipe
    • Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies
    • Easy Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

    Dessert, Fall, Recipes

    About Candi Elm

    Candi Elm is a wife and mom who shares how you can simply create a sweet life with weekly encouragement, recipes, household budgeting, and organizing tips. She currently lives in Southern California while blogging, baking, and living life to the fullest.

    Primary Sidebar

    I’m Candi, a recipe and all things Tea blogger. I create family-friendly recipes along with sharing encouragement in your daily life.

    More about me →

    Mango Detox Smoothie

    Blue Smoothie Bowl
    Watermelon Arugula Salad
    Two key lime smoothies in glasses
    Key Lime Smoothie

    Healthy Recipes

    • Watermelon Feta and Arugula Salad
    • Key Lime Smoothie
    • 17 Smoothie Bowl Recipes for 2022
    • Acai Smoothie Recipe
    Valentine's Oreo Pops
    You Make My Heart "Pop" Printable
    The Teacup Story
    What is a Tea Ministry

    Popular

    • How to use a Tea Tasting Journal
    • What is a Tea Ministry?
    • 17 Instant Pot Side Dishes
    • 17 Mouth Watering French Toast Recipes

    DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

    A Day in Candiland  is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Accessibility
    • Disclosure Policy
    • Privacy Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • About
    • Contact

    All content and photos are the property of A Day in Candiland. We love it when you share, so you may use a single image with a direct link back to the original piece of content. Republishing any content in its entirety is strictly prohibited. Please see our Privacy Policy for details.

    Copyright © 2022 A Day In Candiland