FRUIT AND NUTS CREAM CHEESE LOAF

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The cream cheese makes the loaf moist, the nuts add crunch and the cranberries adds a bit of a tangy flavor.

Provided by Veruca

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 loaf, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
1 cup chopped nuts (macadamia, pistachio, chestnut, walnuts)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
nuts, for garnishing

Steps:

  • in a mixer, cream the cream cheese then add the butter and mix until fluffy.
  • add the sugar and beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated into the mixture.
  • add vanilla.
  • add the chopped nuts and cranberries.
  • sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  • add to the mixture and mix well.
  • garnish with nuts and cranberries on top.
  • transfer into a loaf pan and bake at 325 degrees fahrenheit for 32 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.9, Fat 35.7, SaturatedFat 16.1, Cholesterol 132.4, Sodium 500.3, Carbohydrate 48.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 26.7, Protein 9.8

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