Moist Orange Loaf Cake Recipe

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

This moist orange loaf cake recipe is a delightful treat that combines the bright flavor of fresh oranges with a tender crumb. It’s perfect for afternoon tea or as a sweet snack any time of the day.

The cake recipe is simple and requires basic baking techniques, making it accessible for bakers of all levels. You can easily enhance the flavor with a glaze or additional orange zest.

Easy Orange Loaf Cake Recipe

This orange loaf cake is made with fresh orange juice and zest, resulting in a fragrant and flavorful dessert. The recipe takes about 60 minutes from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour 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 bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Flavor: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
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 and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.