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Cream Cheese Cranberry Loaf

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Cream Cheese Cranberry Loaf is a soft, moist, and rich baked loaf made with cream cheese, butter, and tart cranberries. Finished with a bright orange glaze, it offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, making it ideal for holidays, brunch, or dessert.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 10–12 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon flour (for coating cranberries)
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar (glaze)
  • 1–2 tablespoons orange juice (glaze)
  • 1/4 teaspoon orange zest (glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
  5. Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
  6. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing until just combined.
  7. Toss cranberries with 1 tablespoon flour and fold into batter.
  8. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 55–65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool 15 minutes in pan, then transfer to rack to cool completely.
  11. Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled loaf before serving.

Notes

  • Do not overmix to keep the loaf tender.
  • Coating cranberries helps prevent sinking.
  • Frozen cranberries should not be thawed before use.
  • Loaf tastes even better the next day.
  • Glaze is optional but adds bright citrus flavor.
  • Let loaf cool completely before glazing.

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