Cranberry Orange Loaf Cake – Bright, Buttery & Perfectly Tangy

This Cranberry Orange Loaf Cake is a moist, citrus-kissed quick bread studded with tart cranberries and topped with a light orange glaze. With a tender crumb and vibrant flavor, it’s ideal for breakfast, tea time, or holiday gifting. Sweet, tangy, and easy to make — a slice of this loaf is pure seasonal joy!

Servings: 8–10 slices
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Baking Time: 50 minutes
Cooling Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

📝 Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour 🌾
• 1 teaspoon baking powder 🌿
• ½ teaspoon baking soda 🌿
• ¼ teaspoon salt 🧂
• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened 🧈
• ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar 🍬
• 2 large eggs 🥚
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
• Zest of 1 orange 🍊
• 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk 🥛
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries 🍒

For the Orange Glaze:

• ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar 🍬
• 2–3 teaspoons fresh orange juice 🍊

👩‍🍳 Instructions