Magical Orange Cake or Loaf
Brighten up your baking routine with this *Magical Orange Cake or Loaf*! Bursting with natural citrus flavor from fresh orange juice and zest, this moist and tender cake is perfectly balanced with a hint of tanginess from yogurt or sour cream. Its quick 15-minute prep time makes it an effortlessly delightful treat for any occasion, whether served plain or topped with a glossy orange glaze for an extra pop of flavor. Baked to golden perfection in under an hour, this easy orange cake doubles as a zesty dessert or a sweet breakfast loaf. Perfect for orange lovers, it’s a must-try recipe that’ll bring a little sunshine to your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 0.5 cup Plain yogurt or sour cream
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar (for optional glaze)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh orange juice (for optional glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
In another mixing bowl, whisk together the fresh orange juice, orange zest, plain yogurt (or sour cream), vegetable oil, large eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until no lumps remain. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into 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.
For an optional glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and fresh orange juice in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake or loaf for an extra burst of orange flavor.
Slice and serve your Magical Orange Cake or Loaf. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2866 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 121.0 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.7 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 388 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 1541 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 426.9 g | 155% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 280.2 g | ||
| Protein | 36.3 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 251 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 847 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
