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Cranberry Orange Loaf Cake

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour
  • 100 g salted butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups fresh/frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
For the glaze
  • 1 cup icing sugar
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 170˚C.
  2. Butter and line an 8 by 4 loaf pan.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar on medium/high speed for 2-3 minutes till just combined.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs, 1 at a time until creamy.
  5. Add vanilla.
  6. Add in 1/2 cup of self-raising flour and then the orange juice.
  7. Add another 1/2 cup of self-raising flour followed by the milk.
  8. Add the final 1/2 cup of self-raising flour and mix well.
  9. Toss cranberries with 1/2 tbsp flour then fold them into the batter just until incorporated. Spread the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 45-50 min until golden on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let cool in pan for 10-15 minutes and then transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
To Make the Glaze:
  1. In a separate bowl, stir together powdered sugar and orange juice. Stir until smooth. It should have a drizzling consistency. Add more orange juice if needed.