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Orange Cake Loaf

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This Orange Cake Loaf is a moist, citrusy, and fragrant cake bursting with fresh orange flavor. Made with real orange juice and zest, this easy-to-make loaf is soft, tender, and perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or dessert. A light orange glaze adds the perfect finishing touch, making it an irresistible homemade treat!

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Orange Glaze (Optional):

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Instructions

For the Cake:

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Line with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add Eggs and Flavorings: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in orange zest, orange juice, yogurt, and vanilla extract.
  5. Combine: Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Bake: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Orange Glaze:

  1. Mix: Whisk powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth.
  2. Drizzle: Pour over the cooled cake and allow it to set before slicing.

Notes

  • Add chopped walnuts or almonds for a crunchy texture.
  • Stir in mini chocolate chips for an orange-chocolate twist.
  • Increase orange zest and add orange extract for extra citrus flavor.

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