Cake Recipes

Orange Loaf Cake

Orange Loaf Cake 🍊🍰

Soft, buttery, moist, and bursting with fresh orange flavor — this homemade orange loaf cake is perfect for breakfast, tea time, or dessert!

Ingredients

Cake

  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh orange juice
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Orange Glaze

  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp fresh orange juice

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Oven

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
  2. Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

  1. In a bowl, whisk together:
    • flour
    • baking powder
    • baking soda
    • salt
  2. Set aside.

Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar

  1. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  3. Stir in:
    • vanilla extract
    • orange zest

Step 4: Combine Everything

  1. Add dry ingredients gradually, alternating with:
    • orange juice
    • milk
  2. Mix until smooth and fully combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5: Bake

  1. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
  2. Smooth the top evenly.
  3. Bake for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 6: Cool

  1. Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes.
  2. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Optional Orange Glaze

  1. Mix powdered sugar with fresh orange juice until smooth.
  2. Drizzle over cooled loaf cake.
  3. Let glaze set before slicing.

Tips

  • Use fresh orange juice for the best flavor.
  • Add extra orange zest for a stronger citrus taste.
  • Store covered for up to 3 days.

Enjoy your soft and citrusy homemade Orange Loaf Cake! 🍊

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