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Hey friends!
The holidays are just around the corner, and I have the perfect treat for you!
Today, I’m excited to share my Christmas cranberry loaf with crumble.
It’s sweet, tart, and bursting with festive flavors.
Plus, that crumbly topping? It’s the cherry on top!
Trust me, this loaf will be a hit at your holiday gatherings. Let’s dive in!
Preparation Time | 15-25 minutes |
Cooking Time | 45-70 minutes |
Total Time | 60-95 minutes |
Level of Difficulty | Medium |
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 eggs at room temperature
- 3/4 cup butter at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1/2 teaspoon almond essence
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (8 oz) package of fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup butter
Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Pans
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
Thoroughly grease 2 loaf pans, or if you prefer, you can use one very large loaf pan or a 9-inch cake pan instead.
Ensuring the pans are well-greased will help with easy removal of the baked loaves later on.
Step 2: Beat Eggs and Sugar
In a large bowl, add the eggs and sugar.
Beat the mixture for 5 minutes, or until the volume has nearly doubled.
It is important not to skip this step, as it incorporates the necessary air to give your loaf the right texture.
Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients
Mix in the butter, vanilla extract, and almond extract until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
This will add flavor and richness to your batter.
Step 4: Incorporate Dry Ingredients and Cranberries
Gently mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
Be careful not to overmix, as this can toughen the loaf.
Then, fold in the cranberries to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.
Step 5: Transfer Batter and Prepare Topping
Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pans, spreading it evenly.
In a small bowl, mix together all topping ingredients until it has a sandy texture.
Sprinkle this topping over the surface of the batter in the pans.
Step 6: Bake and Cool
Bake the loaves in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes if making 2 loaves, or for 60-70 minutes if making one large loaf.
Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the loaves to cool completely before slicing and serving.