A delightful treat that combines the creamy richness of cream cheese with the bright zest of orange. This moist loaf cake is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re serving it for breakfast, enjoying it as an afternoon snack, or presenting it at a festive gathering.
Ingredients
Scale:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest
½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and butter together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice until fully combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure a moist loaf cake.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Once baked, remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
