Cream Cheese Cranberry Loaf
"Enjoy this soft, creamy, and perfectly tart loaf with your favorite beverage or as a festive holiday treat!"
Ingredients
- For the Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups cranberries fresh or frozen
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the OvenPreheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
- Cream Butter and Cream CheeseIn a large bowl, cream together butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and VanillaBeat in eggs, one at a time, and stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry IngredientsIn a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Fold in CranberriesGently fold in cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Divide Batter and BakeDivide batter evenly between the loaf pans. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and ServeLet loaves cool for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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