Orange Cranberry Bread with Easy Frosting
Absolutely! Here’s a tasty recipe for orange cranberry bread with a simple frosting:
Orange Cranberry Bread:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from about 2 oranges)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest.
- In another bowl, mix the freshly squeezed orange juice, melted butter, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the chopped cranberries into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Once baked, allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Easy Frosting:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice until you achieve a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Once the bread has completely cooled, drizzle the frosting over the top of the bread.
- Allow the frosting to set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
This orange cranberry bread with the delightful orange frosting makes for a wonderful treat, especially during the festive season!
