Cranberry-Lemon Tea Bread

Cranberry-Lemon Tea Bread
165 min.
16
276kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Cranberry-Lemon Tea Bread, a perfect treat for any occasion! This moist and flavorful bread combines the tartness of sweetened dried cranberries with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon, creating a harmonious balance that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're enjoying a quiet afternoon tea or hosting a lively brunch, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.

With a preparation time of just 165 minutes, you can easily whip up this delicious bread in your own kitchen. The use of a convenient cake mix and instant pudding makes it a breeze to prepare, while the addition of cream cheese glaze elevates it to a whole new level of indulgence. Each slice is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor, making it a delightful accompaniment to your favorite beverage.

Perfect for sharing, this recipe yields 16 servings, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or as a thoughtful homemade gift. The combination of textures—from the soft, moist bread to the creamy glaze—will have everyone coming back for seconds. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to bake a treat that will brighten up any day!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon granulated sugar 
  • box lemon cake mix 
  • cup cranberries dried sweetened
  • box cheesecake-flavor pudding and pie filling mix instant (4-serving size)
  • cup water 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  •  eggs 
  • oz cream cheese softened
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar 
  • tablespoons milk 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoon lemon zest grated

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • loaf pan
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2 (8x4-inch) loaf pans with cooking spray; sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar in each pan.
  2. In small bowl, toss 2 tablespoons of the cake mix with cranberries. In large bowl, beat remaining cake mix, dry pudding mix, water, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed until moistened; beat 2 minutes on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in cranberries. Divide batter evenly between pans.
  3. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  4. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk and lemon juice until smooth and thin enough to drizzle.
  5. Pour glaze over bread, allowing some to drizzle down sides.
  6. Sprinkle with lemon peel.

Nutrition Facts

Calories276kcal
Protein3.97%
Fat23.33%
Carbs72.7%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.44
Glycemic Load
0.58
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
4.3030435157859%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.05mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Eriodictyol
0.05mg
Hesperetin
0.14mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.18mg
Quercetin
0.34mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:275.65kcal
13.78%
Fat:7.24g
11.14%
Saturated Fat:1.96g
12.25%
Carbohydrates:50.8g
16.93%
Net Carbohydrates:49.97g
18.17%
Sugar:36.11g
40.12%
Cholesterol:42.93mg
14.31%
Sodium:341.87mg
14.86%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.77g
5.55%
Phosphorus:126.46mg
12.65%
Vitamin K:9.94µg
9.47%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.02%
Calcium:80.17mg
8.02%
Folate:27.54µg
6.88%
Selenium:4.66µg
6.65%
Vitamin E:0.96mg
6.41%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.46%
Iron:0.91mg
5.04%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.29%
Vitamin B3:0.8mg
4.02%
Fiber:0.83g
3.33%
Vitamin B5:0.32mg
3.22%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.48%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.4%
Copper:0.04mg
2%
Vitamin A:86.48IU
1.73%
Zinc:0.26mg
1.72%
Vitamin D:0.24µg
1.6%
Magnesium:5.5mg
1.37%
Potassium:41.04mg
1.17%
Vitamin C:0.86mg
1.04%