Delightful Cranberry Loaf: A Sweet Surprise for Any Occasion
Get ready to impress with our Cranberry Loaf recipe, a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Bursting with the tartness of fresh cranberries and the sweetness of a buttery loaf, this recipe is sure to please your taste buds and impress your guests.
To start, combine sugar and eggs, whisking until the mixture doubles in volume, creating a light and airy base for your loaf. Cream together room temperature butter, vanilla powder, and almond flavor for a rich and flavorful addition to the batter. Lightly fold in flour, baking soda, and salt before adding in the star of the show – fresh, torn cranberries that add a burst of color and flavor to every bite.
Once your batter is ready, pour it into greased loaf pans and top with a mixture of brown sugar, flour, and butter, creating a sweet and crunchy topping that adds the perfect finishing touch. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, then allow to cool before slicing and serving.
Whether you’re looking for a sweet treat to enjoy with your morning coffee or a festive dessert to impress your friends and family, our Cranberry Loaf is sure to delight. So, grab your apron and get baking – this delicious loaf is waiting for you!
Recipe: Cranberry Loaf
Ingredients:
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs, thawed
- 1 1/4 cups room temperature butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder
- 30 milliliters almond flavor
- 2 cups flour
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8-ounce bag fresh cranberries, torn apart
Topping:
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup butter
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two loaf pans or one large loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar and eggs for at least 5 minutes, until the mixture doubles in volume.
- Cream together butter, vanilla, and almond essence.
- Lightly combine flour, baking soda, and salt before folding in cranberries.
- Pour batter into prepared pans.
- In a shallow bowl, toss together topping ingredients until they resemble coarse sand. Sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes for two loaves, or 60-70 minutes for one large loaf, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing and serving. Enjoy this delightful Cranberry Loaf as a sweet treat or snack!
