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Orange Loaf Cake

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A soft, moist Orange Loaf Cake bursting with fresh citrus flavor from orange juice and zest. Easy to make and perfect for breakfast, brunch, afternoon tea or a light dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tsp fresh orange zest
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional glaze:
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp fresh orange juice (or as needed to reach drizzling consistency)
  • Extra orange zest, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and grease a 9×5‑inch loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk sugar, eggs, yogurt (or sour cream), orange juice, orange zest, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined — be careful not to overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the optional glaze: whisk powdered sugar with enough orange juice to make a pourable glaze. Drizzle over the cooled loaf and garnish with additional orange zest if desired.

Notes

  • You can add a handful of mini chocolate chips for a chocolate‑orange twist.
  • Orange can be replaced with lemon or grapefruit (juice & zest) for a citrus variation.
  • For a nuttier texture, replace up to ½ cup of flour with almond flour.
  • You can bake the batter in mini loaf pans — reduce baking time to about 25–30 minutes.
  • Store the loaf at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. You can also freeze individual slices wrapped tightly and thaw before serving.

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