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Orange Loaf Cake

Orange Loaf Cake

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🍊 A moist, tender loaf cake bursting with fresh citrus flavor, perfect for any occasion.
🍰 Made with Greek yogurt and olive oil for an incredibly soft crumb that stays fresh for days.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (8 slices) 1x

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup plain full fat Greek yogurt

1 cup granulated sugar

3 large eggs, room temperature

Zest of 2 oranges

1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/3 cup olive oil

1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)

2 to 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice (for glaze)

Instructions

1-Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8.5×4.5 inch loaf pan, set aside.

2-Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.

3-Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt, 1 cup granulated sugar, 3 room-temperature eggs, zest of 2 oranges, 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, and 1 tsp vanilla extract.

4-Incorporate oil and dry ingredients: Pour in 1/3 cup olive oil, stir to combine, then gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture with a spatula until just combined, leaving a few lumps.

5-Bake: Transfer batter to prepared pan, smooth top, and bake 50-55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs; check at 50 minutes to avoid overbaking.

6-Cool and optionally syrup: Let cake cool in pan 20 minutes, then turn onto a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, brush warm cake with a mixture of 2 tbsp orange juice and 1 tbsp sugar heated until dissolved.

7-Prepare optional glaze: Whisk 1 cup powdered sugar with 2-3 tbsp fresh orange juice until smooth and drizzling consistency; pour over cooled cake and let set before slicing.

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Notes

🍊 Use freshly squeezed orange juice and zest for the brightest, most authentic citrus flavor.
⚖️ Measure flour using the spoon-and-sweep method or weigh it to prevent a dry, dense cake.
⏱️ Check for doneness at the 50-minute mark to avoid overbaking and drying out the crumb.

  • Author: Ruby Bennett
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooling: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 38g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 54g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg