Cinnamon Cranberry Nut Loaf (Print)
Warm and spiced loaf with cinnamon, cranberries, and nuts, perfect for any occasion.
# Ingredients:
→ Dry ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet ingredients
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
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1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
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1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (not thawed)
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1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans recommended)
→ Optional topping
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Glaze made with powdered sugar and milk
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Extra cranberries and nuts for garnish
# Directions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and sugar until evenly combined.
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In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly, then add oil or melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
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Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the loaf tender.
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Gently fold in fresh cranberries and chopped nuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil.
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Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Drizzle with glaze once fully cooled if desired.
# Notes:
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To avoid overbrowning, loosely cover the loaf with foil halfway through baking if needed.