Web Viral Recipes

Home

Cream Cheese Cranberry Loaf

 


This Cream Cheese Cranberry Loaf is the kind of cozy winter bake that instantly makes your kitchen smell like comfort and celebration. While pumpkin bread usually steals the spotlight in the fall, this cranberry-packed loaf takes over for the colder months. It’s soft, rich, and perfectly balanced with sweet and tart flavors, thanks to juicy cranberries and a creamy, buttery crumb. Whether you’re hosting guests, gifting homemade treats, or simply craving something comforting with your morning coffee, this loaf delivers pure homemade warmth in every slice.

šŸ›’ Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

šŸ‘©‍šŸ³ Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined—don’t overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the cranberries until evenly distributed.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
  8. Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the loaves cool in the pans for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.