A delightful dessert infused with the bright and zesty flavor of oranges, perfect for any occasion. The marriage of sweet, buttery cake and tangy citrus creates a harmonious balance.
Ingredients
Scale:
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 large orange)
2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest (from about 2 large oranges)
1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
2-3 tablespoons fresh orange juice (for glaze)
1 teaspoon orange zest (optional, for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract, fresh orange juice, and orange zest.
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
