Cranberry and Orange Drizzle Loaf
A moist loaf studded with tart cranberries and finished with a tangy orange glaze. Lovely with a cup of tea in December.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.35 a head
- Oven170°C (150°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 170°C (150°C fan). Line a 900g loaf tin with baking paper.
- 2
Beat the butter and caster sugar for 3 minutes until pale and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, adding a spoonful of flour with each.
- 3
Fold in the rest of the flour, the orange zest, milk and cranberries. Spoon into the tin and level the top.
- 4
Bake for 50 to 55 minutes until golden and a skewer comes out clean.
53 min - 5
Mix the icing sugar with 2 tablespoons of orange juice. Prick the warm loaf all over with a skewer and spoon the drizzle over.
- 6
Leave to cool in the tin. The top will set to a crisp, sharp, sweet crust.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.