Christmas Cranberry Loaf

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and thoroughly grease 2 loaf pans (this can also be made as one very large loaf or in a 9-inch cake pan).

Step 2

In a large bowl, add eggs and sugar and beat for 5 minutes, or until the volume of the mixture has nearly doubled (don’t skip this step!).

Step 3

Mix in butter, vanilla, and almond extract until smooth.

Step 4

Gently mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined, then fold in cranberries.

Step 5

Transfer batter to the prepared pans.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix together all topping ingredients until sandy in texture. Sprinkle over loaves.

Step 7

Bake for 45-50 minutes for 2 loaves or 60-70 minutes for 1 large loaf. Bake until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow loaves to cool before slicing.