Description
Delightful Orange Loaf Cake brings sunny Mediterranean flavors straight to your kitchen. Moist citrus-infused crumb and delicate sweet notes promise a delectable treat you’ll savor with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 12 cup margarine
Wet Ingredients:
- 12 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 12 cup orange juice (for glaze)
Flavor and Texture Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 12 teaspoon salt
- 12 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 14 cup sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 175°C and thoroughly coat the loaf pan with grease to prevent sticking.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, ensuring the flour, baking powder, salt, and chopped walnuts are evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, blend margarine and sugar until light and fluffy, then incorporate eggs, fresh orange zest, and juice, mixing until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring carefully to maintain a soft, even texture without overmixing.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly to ensure consistent baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- During the baking process, prepare the glaze by heating the ingredients and stirring until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and immediately drizzle the warm glaze over the top, allowing it to seep into the cake.
- Let the glazed cake rest for 15 minutes to absorb the syrup and cool slightly.
- Carefully remove the cake from the pan and transfer to a serving plate, ready to be enjoyed.
Notes
- Select fresh, fragrant oranges for the most vibrant citrus flavor and maximum zest.
- Toast walnuts lightly before adding to enhance their nutty depth and prevent sinking in the batter.
- Ensure all ingredients are room temperature to create a smoother, more consistent cake texture.
- Substitute margarine with butter for a richer taste, or use olive oil for a lighter, healthier version.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 55-60 mins
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 229
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 144 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg