Citrus Cranberry Walnut Loaf

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Loaf Pan

Start by preheating your oven to 325°F. While the oven is warming up, grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan to ensure your loaf won't stick when it's time to take it out.

2. Combine Wet Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine the soy milk, fresh orange juice, canola oil, sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir these ingredients together until you have a smooth mixture.

3. Sift Dry Ingredients

Next, sift the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground allspice into the wet mixture. Stir the wet and dry ingredients together until the batter is smooth and slightly thicker than regular cake batter.

4. Fold in Zest, Cranberries, and Walnuts

Gently fold in the grated orange zest, chopped fresh cranberries, and chopped walnuts. These ingredients add bursts of flavor and texture to your loaf, making each bite a delightful mix of citrus, tartness, and crunch.

5. Pour Batter and Bake

Spoon the batter into your prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly. Place the loaf pan into the preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour. You'll know it's ready when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs.

6. Cool and Serve

Once baked, let the loaf cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then, invert the loaf onto a cooling rack and let it cool completely before slicing.