Cream Cheese Cranberry Loaf


THE INGREDIENTS LIST:
For the loaf:
1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened.
4 ounces of cream cheese, softened.
1 1/4 cups of granulated sugar.
2 large eggs.
2 tsp of vanilla extract.
2 cups of all-purpose flour.
1 1/2 tsp of baking powder.
1/2 tsp of baking soda.
1/2 tsp of salt.
1/2 cup of whole milk.
1 1/2 cups of fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped.
For the glaze:
1/2 cup of powdered sugar.
1 tbsp of milk.

PREPARATION:
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until light and frothy to create the filling.

Step 3: Add the eggs one at a time, making sure to thoroughly mix after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5: Gradually add the milk to the butter mixture, alternating with the flour mixture, starting and ending with the flour. Mix until everything is well incorporated.

Step 6: Gently fold in the chopped cranberries, then pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and level the top.

Step 7: Bake for approximately 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 8: After ten minutes, remove the loaf from the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Once the loaf has cooled to room temperature, drizzle the glaze on top.