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Orange Cranberry Bread with Sweet Glaze – The Perfect Holiday Sweet Bread

Orange Cranberry Bread with Sweet Glaze

This Orange Cranberry Bread with Sweet Glaze is a tender, tangy, and sweet loaf perfect for holiday breakfasts or cozy mornings. Bright citrus and tart berries meet in this show-stopping homemade treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf
Course: Bread, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp orange zest finely grated (about 1–2 oranges)
  • 1 cup cranberries fresh or frozen, roughly chopped if large
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice adjust to reach drizzling consistency
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract optional
  • pinch of salt optional, for balance

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Wire Rack
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest. Toss in cranberries to coat.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, yogurt or sour cream, orange juice, oil or butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Let bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Whisk powdered sugar and orange juice (plus optional vanilla/salt) until smooth. Drizzle glaze over cooled bread.

Notes

You can make this recipe with dried cranberries if soaked first. Add chopped nuts for texture. Glaze only once cooled.