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Cranberry Orange Walnut Loaf on a serving tray with some of the loaf sliced.

Cranberry Walnut Loaf Cake

This Cranberry Orange Walnut Loaf Cake is loaded with sweet orange flavor and packed with cranberries and walnuts to create a warming and moist loaf cake.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup, 1 stick, butter, melted
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cranberries
  • zest of two large oranges
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Measuring spoons
  • rubber spatula
  • loaf pan
  • whisk
  • Zester

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 and prepare a loaf pan with grease and parchment paper. Set to the side.
  2. Melt the butter in the microwave or on the stove over medium-heat. Remove from the heat and allow the butter to cool to room temperature.
  3. Zest the two oranges using an orange zester. Place the zest in a bowl and set to the side.
  4. In a large bowl, mix the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and eggs with a whisk. Add in the sour cream and vanilla and mix until smooth.
  5. Add in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix with a whisk until fully combined.
  6. Use a rubber spatula to fold in the cranberries, walnuts, and orange zest. Mix until fully distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake the cake in the oven for 55-65 minutes. A toothpick will run clean when the cake is fully baked.
  8. Allow the cake to cool fully in the pan on a cooling rack before removing it from the pan. Then, slice and enjoy!