Lennie's Cranberry Mandarin Mini Loaves Recipe

These delightful cranberry mandarin mini loaves are a delightful twist on classic cranberry bread! Inspired by a beloved lost recipe, this version uses mini loaf pans for perfectly portioned treats. The burst of mandarin orange complements the tart cranberries beautifully, creating a moist and flavorful bread that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. Easy to make and even easier to devour – get ready to impress!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Calories 616.4 kcal

Protein 23g

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Ingredients for Lennie's Cranberry Mandarin Mini Loaves

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried cranberries
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon orange extract
zest of 1 mandarin orange
1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained, and 1/4 cup mandarin orange juice (reserved from can)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

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How to Make Lennie's Cranberry Mandarin Mini Loaves

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour 4 mini loaf pans (approximately 6x3x2 inches).
In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ½ cup packed brown sugar.
Add 1 cup dried cranberries to the flour mixture and toss gently to coat. This prevents the cranberries from sinking.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, ½ cup milk, ¼ cup mandarin orange juice (reserved from canned oranges), ½ cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon orange extract, and the zest of 1 mandarin orange.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Drain one 11-ounce can of mandarin oranges well and gently fold them into the batter.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared mini loaf pans.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the mini loaves cool in the pans for 15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

241g

Fat

Carbs

37g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Lennie's Cranberry Mandarin Mini Loaves?

Lennie's Cranberry Mandarin Mini Loaves takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Lennie's Cranberry Mandarin Mini Loaves?

Lennie's Cranberry Mandarin Mini Loaves has approximately 616.4 calories per serving, with about 23 g protein, 37 g carbohydrates and 21 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Lennie's Cranberry Mandarin Mini Loaves?

The key ingredients for Lennie's Cranberry Mandarin Mini Loaves are All Purpose Flour, White Sugar, Baking Powder, Salt, Fresh Cranberries, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.