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1. Prepare Your Pan and Oven
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a standard loaf pan and lightly flour it, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Cream Butter and Cream Cheese
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together using a hand or stand mixer.
- Continue until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and lump-free.
3. Add Sugar and Vanilla
- Slowly add in the sugar, beating well until the mixture turns light and fluffy.
- Blend in the vanilla extract.
4. Incorporate the Eggs
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- This step helps create a silky, stable batter.
5. Mix Dry Ingredients Separately
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Do not overmix — it can make the loaf dense instead of tender.
6. Fold in the Cranberries and Pecans
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