Here’s a delightful recipe for Cream Cheese Cranberry Loaf:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the sour cream to the mixture and mix until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the cranberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- In a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the batter. Top with the remaining batter, spreading it out to cover the cream cheese layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice and serve the Cream Cheese Cranberry Loaf. Enjoy!
This Cream Cheese Cranberry Loaf is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat with a cup of coffee or tea. The combination of tangy cranberries and creamy cream cheese makes for a delicious and festive loaf that’s sure to impress!