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Step 1
First you’ll need to pre heat oven to 350 and butter 2 9×5-inch loaf pans.
Step 2
In a large bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream butter, sugar, orange zest, and vanilla together with an electric mixer on medium speed.
Step 3
Add in eggs one at a time, mixing between each addition
Step 4
In a separate bowl combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt
Step 5
Add 1/2 of the flour mixture into the butter mixture and mix
Step 6
Add in sour cream and orange juice and continue mixing.
Step 7
Then add in remaining dry ingredients and mix until everything is well incorporated.
Step 8
Fold in cranberries using a spatula or wooden spoon stirring until they are evenly distributed.
Step 9
Divide batter evenly into the prepared pans.
Step 10
Place the pans in the center of the oven and bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Step 11
For best results, allow to cool for 30 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely
Step 12
Whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice and orange zest in a medium bowl.
Step 13
Stir until well mixed and there are no lumps.
Step 14
Place the cooled cake on a wire rack with parchment or wax paper underneath it to catch any drips.
Step 15
Spread the glaze evenly over the cooled cakes then sprinkle with orange zest and chopped dried cranberries if desired.