Orange Loaf Cake Recipe

ByDorothy Miller
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This easy Orange Loaf Cake with sweet glaze is the perfect simple treat. It’s wonderfully moist, bursting with fresh citrus flavor, and comes together quickly with pantry staples. For another bright, fruity dish, try this Avocado Grapefruit and Fennel Salad Recipe. Let’s bake a loaf that fills your kitchen with sunshine.

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Orange Loaf Cake

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  • Author: Olivia Bennett

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter (softened)
  • 1 ⅓ cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • juice of half an orange
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • salt (sprinkle)
  • 1 ¾ cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest (plus additional for serving)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees if using a glass or dark non-stick loaf pan. If using a lighter metal pan, preheat to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter, then dust with flour, shaking out excess.
  2. Add butter to large bowl and using a handheld or stand mixer, beat until creamy. Using a spatula, scrape down sides of bowl and add sugar. Beat until combined.
  3. Add eggs and egg yolks, beating between each addition. Scrape down sides of bowl again, and mix on high briefly to ensure thoroughly combined.
  4. Add juice from orange half, vanilla, and salt. Beat until just combined. Gradually add flour, mixing between each addition, until just combined. Scrape down sides of bowl, add orange zest, and mix once more until evenly combined.
  5. Pour into prepared loaf pan. Smooth top of batter with spatula. Transfer to oven and bake for 30 minutes, and then tent with foil and continue to bake for 25-30 additional minutes or until skewer inserted into thickest part comes out clean.
  6. Meanwhile, combine powdered sugar and milk to make glaze.
  7. Remove loaf pan from oven. Let cool on wire rack, then run knife along edges of pan. Gently invert onto rack to cool completely.
  8. Pour glaze over pound cake, sprinkle with additional zest, and enjoy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How should I store the glazed loaf cake to keep it fresh?

Once the Sweet Sugar Glaze has fully set, store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap the unglazed cake tightly and freeze it for up to a month.

What can I do if my glaze is too thin or too thick?

Adjust the consistency by adding more powdered sugar to thicken it or a small amount of extra orange juice to thin it. The perfect glaze for an Orange Loaf Cake should drizzle smoothly and set with a slight crackle.

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