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Moist Orange Loaf Cake

Moist Orange Loaf Cake

This Moist Orange Loaf Cake is a delightful treat, bursting with citrus flavor and topped with a sweet glaze.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 413 kcal

Equipment

  • 8.5 x 4.5-inch loaf tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • hand or stand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack

Ingredients
  

Orange Loaf

  • cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • tsps baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt omit if using salted butter
  • tbsps orange zest
  • ½ cup freshly blended orange pulp see method for instructions on how to prepare this
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 tbsps unflavoured vegetable oil I use canola oil
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsps whole milk
  • 3 large eggs room temperature, size 7
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence/extract

Orange Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar also known as icing/confectioners' sugar
  • tbsps orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest for decorating the top - OPTIONAL

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) conventional. Lightly grease an 8.5 x 4.5-inch loaf tin. Line the pan lengthways with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine, then set aside.
  • Zest the outside of a fresh orange into a large bowl. You should end up with about 1½ tablespoons of zest. Remove the white pith from the orange and blend the flesh into a smooth pulp. Set the pulp aside.
  • Return to the bowl with the orange zest. Add the unsalted butter, oil, and sugar. Using a mixer, cream the mixture for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed and beating well after each addition.
  • Add the vanilla, milk, and ½ cup of the blended orange pulp. Mix until well combined, then fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top, then tap the pan to release air bubbles. Bake for 60–65 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
  • Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then lift it out using the parchment paper and cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Once cooled, transfer to a serving plate and prepare the glaze.

Glazing

  • In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth.
  • Pour the glaze over the cooled loaf, spreading it gently. Garnish with freshly grated orange zest if desired. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

If using a convection oven, bake at 160°C (320°F) instead.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 413kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 209mgPotassium: 82mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 569IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, citrus desserts, dessert recipes, loaf cake, Moist Orange Loaf Cake, orange cake
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