Almond Orange Loaf Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

This Almond Orange Loaf Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the nutty flavor of almonds with the refreshing zest of oranges. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is moist, flavorful, and easy to prepare.

The recipe is straightforward and requires basic baking techniques. It’s a wonderful choice for tea time or as a sweet treat after dinner.

Simple Almond Orange Loaf Cake Recipe

This cake features a tender crumb infused with almond extract and fresh orange zest, topped with a light orange glaze. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice (for glaze)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Add Flavors: Stir in the almond extract and orange zest until combined.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake before serving.