Cranberry Orange Walnut Loaf
By: Anonymous
Published: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 5:36am

Ingredients




2 cups flour, sifted
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 tablespoon orange zest
3/4 cup orange juice
Juice of 1 orange
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup cranberries, chopped
3/4 cup walnuts, toasted*
Lemon Cream Cheese Icing
1/2 cup cream cheese frosting
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup milk

Preparation

1 Spray or butter the bottom of a loaf pan. 2 Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl. Using a pastry cutter or knife, add butter until incorporated. 3 Add zest, orange juices and egg until moistened. Stir in cranberries and nuts. 4 Scrape batter into loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for 40-60 minutes. 5 Once bread has cooled, combine cream cheese, milk and lemon juice. Drizzle on top.

About


That red and green dotted brick of sugar known as a fruitcake is not the kind of gift we think one should give now that the holidays are truly upon us. We love fruit, and we also love cake, so it’s easy to think of ways to combine the two in a way that will not only be appetizing but also pretty. Should you choose to dish out sweets rather than gifts this year, try this cranberry and orange quick bread. It’s the new holiday fruitcake. We suggest doubling this recipe and freezing a loaf for later. You never know when a cranberry craving will kick in.