WW Cranberry Orange Loaf Cake

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The WW Cranberry Orange Loaf Cake is hearty and delicious. This recipe have 155 calories in each serving and prepares in just 65 minutes. We made this loaf with all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, whole-wheat flour, baking soda, sugar, applesauce, low-fat milk, egg, orange juice, vanilla extract, orange zest, cranberries, & cornstarch. You may pair it with vanilla Greek yogurt, black coffee, baked apples, orange sorbet, green tea, light vanilla pudding, cinnamon apples, berry yogurt parfait, or orange yogurt dip. Store this WW Cranberry Orange Loaf Cake for five days in the refrigerator.

STATS:

  • Cooking time: 50 minutes
  • Calories: 155 kcal
  • Serving size: 1 slice
  • Course: Dessert
  • Total time: 65 minutes
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Cuisine: American
  • Serving: 12 slices
  • Preparation time: 15 minutes

EQUIPMENT:

  • Mixing bowls
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring spoons
  • 9 × 5-inch loaf pan
  • Fine grater
  • Baking paper
  • Whisk
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Toothpick
  • Measuring cups

INGREDIENTS:

FOR THE LOAF:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • Half cup whole-wheat flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Half cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup cranberries
  • Quarter tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • Half tsp baking soda
  • Half cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup low-fat milk
  • 1 large egg
  • Quarter cup orange juice

LIGHT GLAZE:

  • Quarter cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tsp orange juice

INGREDIENT NOTES:

ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:

  • It gives a soft and tender texture to the cake. This flour raises the loaf and keeps the crumbs light. Include whole-wheat flour as a good replacement.

BAKING SODA:

  • This soda raises the cake and makes it brown lightly. It gets activated when mixed with the orange juice. You may use additional baking powder as another choice.

UNSWEETENED APPLESAUCE:

  • It gives moisture and softness in the loaf. This applesauce helps to keep the cake lighter. You may use mashed ripe banana as a substitute.

LOW-FAT MILK:

  • This helps to add moisture and makes the crumbs tender. Utilize unsweetened almond milk as another idea.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, cover the pan with baking paper & warm the oven to 350°F.
  2. Whisk all-purpose flour,  baking powder, salt, whole-wheat flour, and baking soda in the bowl.
  3. In the large bowl, whisk sugar, applesauce, low-fat milk, orange juice, egg, orange zest, and vanilla extract to make a smooth mixture.
  4. Stir the dry and wet ingredients together, then gently toss cranberries and cornstarch in a small bowl.
  5. Fold the cranberries into the batter, then pour the batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Now bake the cake for fifty minutes, then leave the loaf in the pan for 15 minutes.
  7. Take the cake from the pan and cool completely, then mix the glaze ingredients till it gets smooth.
  8. Lastly, drizzle the glaze on the cooled loaf and serve after a few minutes.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

BREAKFAST:

  • Greek Yogurt
  • Fresh Orange Slices
  • Mixed Berries
  • Fresh Strawberries
  • Banana Slices

DESSERT:

  • Vanilla Greek Yogurt
  • Orange Sorbet
  • Fresh Berry Salad
  • Baked Apples
  • Light Vanilla Pudding

SNACK:

  • Green Tea
  • Black Coffee
  • Orange Tea
  • Herbal Tea
  • Iced Coffee

HOLIDAY:

  • Cranberry Orange Fruit Salad
  • Cinnamon Apples
  • Fresh Citrus Salad
  • Berry Yogurt Parfait
  • Orange Yogurt Dip

TIPS:

  • Do not mix the batter too much so the cake does not become dense.
  • Cool the loaf properly, then cut to get neat slices and better texture.
  • Skip the glaze to get the lightest version of the loaf cake.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Wrap the cake and store in the vessel for 5 days.

FREEZER:

  • Freeze the wrapped cake in the box for three months.

FAQs:

Are frozen cranberries good to include without thawing?

  • Yes, you may add them directly in the batter for good results.

Why do the cranberries sink in the batter?

  • Heavy or wet fruits sink, so coat them lightly with cornstarch so they stay distributed in the loaf.

Can I exclude glaze from this cake?

  • Yes, you may skip the glaze to make the lighter version of the dessert.

Does this dessert contain nuts?

  • No, this is a nut-free cake because there are no nut ingredients included.

Can I replace orange with lemon?

  • You may use lemon zest and lemon juice instead of orange zest, as per your choice.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 155 kcal

Net carbs: 28 g

Iron: 1 g

Total carbs: 31 g

Vitamin A: 110 IU

Fiber: 3 g

Calcium: 35 g

Protein: 4 g

Sodium: 160 g

Potassium: 90 g

Weight Watchers Points: 4 Points