Description
A soft and rich cream cheese cranberry loaf with a tender crumb and bursts of tart cranberries in every slice. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a simple dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans.
- Beat butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in vanilla.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in cranberries gently.
- Divide batter between pans and smooth tops.
- Bake for 60–70 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 15 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add orange zest for a citrus twist.
- Mix in nuts like walnuts or pecans for texture.
- Drizzle with a simple glaze for extra sweetness.
- Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate up to 1 week.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Slice with a serrated knife for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
