Cranberry Banana Delight Loaf
This delightful Cranberry Banana Bread combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the tartness of fresh cranberries to create a moist and flavorful loaf. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a delicious dessert, this bread is sure to become a family favorite. It's easy to make and filled with wholesome ingredients, making it a delightful treat any time of the year.
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Servings
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Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
butter
1/4 cup (melted)
sugar
1 cup (none)
eggs
2 (none)
very ripe bananas
2-3 (mashed)
cranberries
1 cup (coarsely chopped, fresh or frozen)
all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups (none)
baking powder
1/2 teaspoon (none)
salt
1/2 teaspoon (none)
ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan thoroughly.
2
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the melted butter, sugar, and eggs until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
3
Add the mashed bananas and the coarsely chopped cranberries to the wet mixture, gently folding them in until uniformly distributed.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until they are evenly mixed.
5
Pour the dry ingredients into the banana and cranberry mixture, stirring gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure a tender loaf.
6
Carefully pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
8
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your Cranberry Banana Delight Loaf once it's at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cranberry Banana Delight Loaf?
It is a moist and flavorful quick bread that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the tartness of fresh cranberries.
What are the primary ingredients for this recipe?
The main ingredients include butter, sugar, eggs, mashed bananas, cranberries, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
How long does it take to bake the loaf?
The loaf needs to bake for approximately 60 minutes in a preheated oven.
At what temperature should the oven be set?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
Can I use frozen cranberries?
Yes, you can use either fresh or frozen cranberries, but they should be coarsely chopped.
How many bananas are required for this loaf?
The recipe calls for 2 to 3 very ripe bananas.
Should the butter be melted?
Yes, the recipe requires 1/4 cup of melted butter.
How much sugar is included in the recipe?
The loaf requires 1 cup of sugar.
How many eggs are needed?
This recipe uses 2 eggs.
What type of flour is used?
The recipe uses 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour.
Is there cinnamon in this cranberry banana bread?
Yes, the recipe includes 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
How much baking powder is used?
The recipe calls for 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder.
Do I need to grease the loaf pan?
Yes, you should grease the loaf pan thoroughly before adding the batter.
How do I prepare the dry ingredients?
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until evenly mixed.
When should I add the mashed bananas and cranberries?
Add the mashed bananas and chopped cranberries to the wet mixture of butter, sugar, and eggs, folding them in gently.
Why should I avoid overmixing the batter?
Avoiding overmixing ensures that the loaf remains tender rather than tough.
How do I know when the bread is done baking?
The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
How long should the bread cool in the pan?
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
What is the final cooling step?
After the initial 10 minutes in the pan, transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely.
When is the best time to serve the loaf?
It is best enjoyed once it has reached room temperature.
Is this recipe suitable for breakfast?
Yes, it is perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a dessert.
What is the texture of this bread?
The bread is described as moist and tender.
Is salt included in the ingredients?
Yes, the recipe uses 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
How should I smooth the batter in the pan?
Use a spatula to smooth the top of the batter once it is poured into the loaf pan.
Can this bread be considered a fruit bread?
Yes, it is tagged as a fruit bread and a quick bread.
Is this recipe easy to make?
Yes, it is described as an easy-to-make recipe with wholesome ingredients.
Does this recipe use any cholesterol-heavy ingredients?
The recipe uses butter and eggs, though specific nutritional values like cholesterol are not provided.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are a total of 9 ingredients used in this recipe.
What are the tags associated with this recipe?
Tags include quick breads, cranberry, banana bread, dessert, baking, fruit bread, loaf, and comfort food.
Can this recipe be prepared any time of the year?
Yes, because it can use either fresh or frozen cranberries, it is a delightful treat year-round.