Cranberry Nut Loaf Recipe

This moist and delicious Cranberry Nut Loaf is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful afternoon treat! Bursting with tart cranberries and crunchy walnuts, this loaf is spiced just right and incredibly easy to make. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this festive and flavorful baked good.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 2701.7 kcal
Protein 86g
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Ingredients for Cranberry Nut Loaf

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How to Make Cranberry Nut Loaf

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  3. Cut in 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 tablespoon orange zest, and ¼ cup orange juice.
  5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in 1 cup dried cranberries and 1 cup chopped walnuts.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 65-75 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Start checking for doneness around the 60-minute mark.
  9. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

162 g

Sugar

895g

Fat

173g

Carbs

146g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cranberry Nut Loaf?

Cranberry Nut Loaf takes about 105 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 85 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cranberry Nut Loaf?

Cranberry Nut Loaf has approximately 2701.7 calories per serving, with about 86 g protein, 146 g carbohydrates and 141 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cranberry Nut Loaf?

The key ingredients for Cranberry Nut Loaf are All Purpose Flour, Sugar, Baking Powder, Salt, Baking Soda, Butter. See the full list with measurements above.

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