This cranberry bread recipe is a sweet bread which makes two loaves — one for you and one for a friend, or you can wrap it tightly in foil and freeze a loaf for later. Cool the loaves completely before wrapping them. They keep best in foil stored in the refrigerator.

How did I discover this cranberry bread recipe?

I met Kathy walking my dog at our local park. We meet at 7:30 every morning and as we walk our dogs along the paths we visit, exchange recipes ideas, and test each other’s cooking & baking samples. We’ve been doing this for 5 years now, and needless to say we have found some great recipes to share!

Kathy and Sami at dog park — Kathy and her dog Sami at the park

This cranberry bread combines a fabulous sweetness along with the tartness of the cranberries, which is a wonderful combination. I love to warm it up a few seconds in the microwave and put a little butter on top. Yum!

If you haven’t gobbled up all of the cranberry bread up with your morning coffee, this sweet bread makes a great dessert after a hearty meal of beef stew. But a quick warning — while you’ll have a smile on your face from a super happy tummy, you might also need a nice long nap after such a satisfying meal!

Honey the dog at the park — my dog Honey at the park

This dessert-style sweet cranberry bread also makes a special gift for the holiday season. And, if you’re looking for another great bread to give as a gift, you may also want to try Gloria’s Overnight Coffee Cake. Giving your friends and family a gift of both dessert recipes will surely keep you on the guest list for years to come. 🙂 Enjoy!

Kathy’s Cranberry Bread

sweet bread

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 55

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 16

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 stick margarine (softened)
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, then grease and flour 2 loaf pans.
Beat sugar and margarine with electric mixer at medium speed until fluffy (about 2 min)
Add vanilla and eggs. Mix well.
Add sour cream, mix well, add flour baking soda and salt, mix well.
Stir in cranberries, divide batter between prepared pans.
Bake bread about 55 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Keyword sweet bread