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Copycat Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bread

Homemade Copycat Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bread Delight

This Copycat Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bread combines cranberries, white chocolate, and orange zest for a festive treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour gluten-free flour can be a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder acts as leavening agent
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda offers additional leavening
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt enhances flavors
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon adjust to taste or replace with nutmeg
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter vegan butter can be an alternative
  • 1 cups granulated sugar coconut sugar is a lighter option
  • 2 large eggs binds ingredients
  • 0.5 cups sour cream or Greek yogurt applesauce can be a lighter version
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract deepens flavor
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest lemon zest is also a substitute
  • 1 cups dried cranberries avoid fresh cranberries
  • 0.5 cups white chocolate chips dark chocolate can enhance richness
For the Frosting
  • 4 ounces cream cheese creamy base for frosting
  • 0.25 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 1 to 1.5 cups of powdered sugar adjust for desired sweetness
  • 1 splash vanilla extract for flavor
  • as needed milk to adjust frosting consistency
For the Drizzle
  • as needed melted white chocolate for decorative touch

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  3. Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract, and orange zest, mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined, fold in cranberries and white chocolate chips.
  6. Pour batter into loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. Beat together cream cheese and butter for frosting, gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
  9. Frost the cooled bread and drizzle melted white chocolate on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Using room temperature ingredients helps ensure a smooth batter. Avoid overmixing to maintain a light texture.

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