Orange Loaf
Brighten your day with this zesty and irresistibly moist Orange Loaf! Infused with the vibrant flavors of freshly squeezed orange juice and fragrant orange zest, this easy-to-make treat strikes the perfect balance of citrusy sweetness. The loaf is made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and melted butter, and comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time. Gently baked to golden perfection and finished with a luscious orange glaze, every slice bursts with sunshine-filled flavor. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack, this orange loaf is a crowd-pleaser that’s as simple as it is satisfying. Don't forget to share a slice with friends and family—it pairs wonderfully with tea or coffee!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.75 cups Milk
- 0.5 cups Fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoons Orange zest
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.75 cups Powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh orange juice (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, beat the eggs, then stir in the melted butter, milk, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake the loaf in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the loaf cools, make the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth.
Once the loaf is completely cool, drizzle the orange glaze over the top. Let the glaze set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3192 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.5 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.5 g | 332% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 647 mg | 216% | |
| Sodium | 2305 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 507.4 g | 185% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 314.4 g | ||
| Protein | 45.9 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 1036 mg | 22% | |
*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.
