Ingredients
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- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan by greasing and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, fully mixing each before adding the next.
- Mix in the freshly squeezed orange juice and zest until just combined.
- Gradually sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan before removing and slicing.
Notes
Feel free to add your twist by experimenting with flavors like adding poppy seeds or cranberries. A lemon glaze or cream cheese frosting can enhance the cake even more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg