Cranberry Cream Cheese Loaf Cake

Cranberry Cream Cheese Loaf Cake

A soft, moist loaf filled with creamy pockets of cream cheese and sweet-tart cranberries, finished with a smooth cream cheese topping that melts in your mouth.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 200 g cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 cup dried cranberries

Cream Topping

• 150 g cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar, and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and milk.
4. Add the flour and baking powder. Mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fold in the dried cranberries.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let the loaf cool completely before adding the topping.

Cream Topping

1. Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and spreadable.
2. Spread evenly over the cooled loaf.
3. Chill for 20 minutes, slice, and serve.