# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
09 - 3/4 cup buttermilk
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
11 - 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
12 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
13 - 2 tablespoons coarse sugar for topping
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Line with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - Whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Gently fold cranberries and nuts into the batter.
06 - Transfer batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle coarse sugar on top, if desired.
07 - Bake at 350°F for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
08 - Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
