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Introduction
This soft and moist loaf cake is packed with sweet and tangy dried cranberries, topped with a smooth creamy glaze that drips beautifully over each slice. Perfect for dessert, tea time, or a cozy treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1\/2 teaspoon baking soda
1\/2 teaspoon salt
1\/2 cup butter softened
3\/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1\/2 cup milk
1 cup dried cranberries
1\/2 cup chopped nuts optional<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons milk or cream
1\/2 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instructions
Preheat oven to 180\u00b0C and grease a loaf pan<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a bowl mix flour baking powder baking soda and salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In another bowl beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add eggs one at a time then mix in vanilla<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with milk<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fold in cranberries and nuts<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pour batter into the pan and bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let the cake cool completely before adding glaze<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mix powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until smooth then pour over the cake<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Method
Creaming the butter and sugar properly gives the cake a soft texture
Alternating dry ingredients with milk prevents overmixing
Cooling the cake before glazing keeps the topping smooth and thick<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Benefits
Provides energy from carbohydrates
Contains antioxidants from cranberries
Homemade and free from preservatives<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nutrition
Calories around 280 per slice
Carbohydrates about 35g
Protein about 4g
Fat about 12g<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tips
Soak cranberries in warm water for softer texture
Do not overbake to keep the cake moist
Add orange zest for extra flavor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion
This cranberry glazed loaf cake is rich flavorful and easy to prepare. Its soft crumb and sweet glaze make it a perfect homemade treat for any occasion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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