Preheat oven to 350ยบ.
Mix dry ingredients in medium sized bowl. Set aside.
Mix all wet ingredients with a mixer until well incorporated.
Add orange zest and juice of the whole orange.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until well combined.
Fold in 1/2 cup nuts and cranraisins.
Pour batter into 2- 9 x 5 loaf pan greased with nonstick cooking spray. (yes, this makes 2 loaves)
Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Once cooled, take the loaves out of the pans and let cool completely on a wire rack. Serve with warm butter or jelly. Enjoy!
