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Gluten-Free Cranberry Loaf

A moist and flavorful gluten-free cranberry loaf filled with tart cranberries, bright orange zest, and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Loaf Batter
  • 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 0.5 cup fresh orange juice
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 1.5 cups fresh cranberries halved
  • 1 tbsp gluten-free flour for coating cranberries
Vanilla Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Loaf pan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together gluten-free flour blend, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and orange zest.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with orange juice and milk.
  6. Toss cranberries with gluten-free flour and gently fold into the batter.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly.
  8. Bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool loaf in pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Whisk glaze ingredients together and drizzle over the cooled loaf before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 170mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add chopped walnuts or white chocolate chips. Store in an airtight container for best freshness.

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