Orange Loaf Cake

Delight your taste buds with a bright orange citrusy flavor with this delightful loaf cake that is always a family favorite.

Why You’ll Love This Cake

• Flavor – The bright, zesty taste of orange adds a refreshing and uplifting note to the loaf, making it a delightful treat.

• Texture – Orange Loaf Cake has a dense, yet tender crumb.

• Versatility – Orange Loaf Cake can be enjoyed as a simple snack, a breakfast treat, or dressed up for special occasions.

Ingredients

Cake

• 2 cups flour
• 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cups sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup plus 2 tbsp orange juice
• ¼ cup whole milk
• ½ cup softened butter
• 1 teaspoon orange peel spice
• Zest from 1 orange

Glaze

• 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tbsp orange juice
• Zest from one large orange
• 2-3 drops orange food coloring

Let’s Make Orange Loaf Cake

Cake

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Spray a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
3. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium-sized bowl and set aside.
4. Cream butter and sugar with a hand mixer or in a stand mixer.
5. Add eggs, 1 at a time, and continue mixing
6. Slowly add ¼ cup of orange juice, milk, zest, and peel spice, and continue mixing.
7. Add flour mixture, 1/3 cup at a time, and continue to mix.
8. Spoon the cake mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
9. Bake for 50-55 minutes until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
10. Immediately after removing from the oven, brush the top of the loaf with the remaining 2 tbsp of orange juice allowing it to drip down the sides.
11. Allow the cake to cool in the loaf pan for 15 minutes.
12. Remove from pan and cool completely.
13. Cool completely before glazing.

Glaze

1. Combine glaze ingredients with a whisk until smooth.
2. Divide the glaze into two bowls.
3. Add 2 drops of orange food coloring to one bowl and mix to combine.
4. Drizzle the orange glaze on the loaf, wait 5 minutes, and drizzle the cake with the white glaze.

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips

• Measure Accurately – baking is a science, and ingredients should be measured appropriately using liquid measuring cups for liquid and dry measuring cups for dry ingredients.

• Ensure Proper Mixing – Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy before adding the eggs and other ingredients. This helps to incorporate air, resulting in a lighter, more tender cake.

• Avoid Overbaking – Keep an eye on the baking time and check for doneness using a toothpick.

More KKM Favorite Sweet Recipes

• Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes
• Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles
• Cranberry Orange Muffins with Orange Glaze
• Cranberry Muffintop Cookies