Cranberry Vanilla Eggnog Bread: A Festive Treat You’ll Love!
Cranberry Vanilla Eggnog Bread is a delightful holiday treat that combines the rich flavors of eggnog with tart cranberries, making it a perfect addition to your festive table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup eggnog
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter, then add the eggnog, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the cranberries gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a sweeter bread, you can add a bit more sugar.
- Make sure to use fresh cranberries for the best flavor.
- This bread can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.