Cream Cheese Cranberry (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Bread
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1½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
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8 ounces (227g) cream cheese, softened
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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2 teaspoons orange zest
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⅓ cup milk
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3 large eggs
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½ teaspoon salt
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3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
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½ cup (114g) butter, softened
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2 cups (200g) fresh or frozen cranberries
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Orange Glaze
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons orange juice
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1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
# Instructions:
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Heat your oven to 350°F and coat two 8x5-inch loaf pans with spray to prevent sticking.
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Stir together salt, flour, and baking soda in a medium bowl using a whisk.
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Put softened butter, sugar, and cream cheese into a mixing bowl. Beat on high for a couple of minutes. Throw in eggs, milk, orange zest, and vanilla next.
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Add the dry mixture into the wet one on low speed, mixing just until blended. Gently fold in cranberries.
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Spread the batter evenly into the pans. Bake for about 50-60 minutes—check with a toothpick; it should come out without batter. Let cool fully before moving on.
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Blend together powdered sugar, orange juice, and vanilla until silky. Drizzle this over the cooled bread.
# Notes:
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You can adapt the recipe for mini loaves (bake for 25-35 min) or muffins (20-22 min).
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Keep it whole until you’re ready to serve so it stays moist.