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Easy Cranberry Loaf Bread

This easy cranberry loaf bread uses a convenient cake mix hack to create a moist and delicious treat, perfect for any occasion. Filled with fresh or frozen cranberries, it's simple to bake and incredibly satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 20 servings
Calories 270 kcal

Equipment

  • Loaf Pans
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Stand Mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 13.25 ounces French vanilla or yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole cranberries (fresh or frozen)

Instructions
 

  • Get Ready: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray two 8x4-inch loaf pans with baking spray or grease and flour them, then set aside.
  • Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl (or using a stand mixer), beat together the softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar on medium-high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Add Eggs & Extracts: With the mixer on medium speed, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well and scraping down the sides of the bowl after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts until fully combined.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients: Next, add the cake mix and all-purpose flour to the wet mixture. Mix on the lowest speed just until all the dry ingredients are incorporated and the batter becomes thick.
  • Fold in Cranberries: Gently fold in the whole cranberries by hand. Mix just until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • Fill & Bake: Divide the batter evenly between your two prepared loaf pans, spreading it out smoothly. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a loaf comes out clean. If the tops brown too quickly, you can loosely cover them with aluminum foil.
  • Cool Down: Remove the baked loaves from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10-15 minutes. Then, carefully run a knife along the edges and invert the loaves onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and enjoying.

Notes

Nutrition Information (per serving):
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 65 minutes
Servings: 20
Calories: 270
Total Carbs: 32g
Net Carbs: 31g
Fats: 15g
Protein: 3g
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