Orange Cranberry Loaf

This is the first time i'm baking a loaf in my kitchen. The thought of baking one always lingers in my mind and once i bought my brand new loaf pan, i just can't waif to make use of it. Thinking which recepi will be launching my new pan, orange and cranberries caught my eyes. How in the world something as good as this babies will escape from my eagle eyes. Here i am baking orange cranberry loaf


Ingredients

1 cup cranberries
3/4 cup orange
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup pecans
3 eggs
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 baking soda
2 3/4 cups granulated white sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tbsp orange zest



Methods


Using a cake mixer, beat sugar and oil in a medium speed till fluffy. Gradually, add in eggs one at a time and beat for 2 minutes

In large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

Reduce speed to low, add in 1/3 flour mixture. Beat till combine, add 1/2 orange juice and mix till  incorporated. Repeat the the process with the remaining flour mixture and orange juice. Increase the speed to medium and continue to beat for 1 minute.

Fold in the cranberries, orange zest and pecans into the batter. Pour in the batter into lightly greased 8' inch loaf pan

Bake the loaf in a 375' F or 175' Cel preheated oven with a baking rack place in the middle of the oven for 60-70 minutes or till a skewer inserted comes out clean