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This Fall Citrus Loaf Cake is made with oranges. On a long wooden cutting board there are three cut slices of cake one on top of the other and the rest of the cake in the background.

Fall Citrus Loaf Cake

Written by Published on Updated on December 12, 2025 in Cakes, Snacks

Hey there,

Now, this is my kind of cake. It’s simple, fragrant, and made with all those lovely orange flavors that instantly brighten your day. This Fruit Citrus Loaf Cake is the perfect balance between light sweet, and tangy.

I am trying to recall when I first tried orange cake for the first time. hmmmm  Can’t remember for the life of me; it must have been many moons ago.  One of my favorite parts of baking is the aroma that lingers in the air around you. It’s one of those follow your nose kinda things to do. Heheheh, the smell of oranges, a hint of vanilla, ohh so good!. “Yes… This is why I  now love baking, and well, there is one more reason: I finally learned how to use the ridiculous kitchen scale I bought.

I mean, seriously, why in the world did I decide to buy a digital scale that wasn’t easy to learn at all!  I’m usually quite quick picking up on things, but thisssss no wayyyy!!!  You guys can laugh because it is funny!  I should have bought one of the Vintage Butcher scales that I was eyeing.  But noooo, I had to go digital again.  I’ve had digital scales before, never had an issue, this is a first pffff.

Ok, so what I really enjoy about this cake is its versatility. You can enjoy it warm, fresh out of the oven, or the next day with your morning coffee.  It’s soft, moist, and has that delicate citrus kick that makes it perfect for any time of day.  Either sprinkle icing sugar to coat orrrr you can do maple syrup.  Ahhhhh, I poured a bit of maple syrup over mine and it was delicious.  I always end up with a little icing sugar all over the counter, the floor, my dogs, and even my hair, heheh, don’t ask, but the scent makes it completely worth it.

You can also freeze this cake even though, let’s face it, it never really lasts that long.  So, whether it’s for a quiet Sunday bake, an afternoon pick-me-up, or when you just need a little burst of citrus in your day, this Fruit Citrus Loaf Cake is here for you. Simple, soft, and shamelessly delicious.

Have a great morning/afternoon/evening, everyone!

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This Fall Citrus Loaf Cake is made with oranges. On a long wooden cutting board there are three cut slices of cake one on top of the other and the rest of the cake in the background.

Fall Citrus Loaf Cake

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The flavors and texture of this orange cake are soft and zesty. Made with fresh oranges, a hint of vanilla extract, and fresh orange juice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Cakes, Dessert
Servings 10 pieces

Equipment

  • 1 stand mixer or hand mixer
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 loaf cake pan
  • 1 sheet of parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ¼ cups self-rising flour
  • 3 eggs large/ room temperature and whisked
  • 250 grams butter vegan/ room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar
  • 150 ml orange juice
  • tbsp orange zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • icing powder optional
  • maple syrup optional
  • parchment paper

Instructions
 

  • Add the butter and the sugar to the bowl and whip until light and fluffy.
  • Preheat oven to 180℃
  • Add the orange juice and orange zest and whip for 3 minutes.
  • Add the self-rising flour one tablespoon at a time, along with the vanilla extract.
  • Slowly add in the slightly whisked eggs.
  • Line the pan with a sheet of parchment paper.
  • Transfer the batter to the baking pan.
  • Bake for about 40 minutes until golden brown.
  • Once the cake is ready, set it aside to cool.
  • Spring with icing powder or a splash of maple syrup.
Keyword cakes, citrus, orange, snacks

KALI SAS OREXI!! 🙂

Welcome to a small corner of my Greek Heritage. Growing up in New York from Greek parents, was a challenge of its own...but the traditional food, tastes and aromas that my mother cooked always travelled me back to Greece.My mother is a wonderful cook, our house would always have that smell of home cooked food. I remember very clearly that we were only allowed fast food, once a week, that was a huge day for myself and my brother. Jumping up and down in the back car seat, laughing, just being kids. It is true that we all like to eat different foods, taste, smell, even try food that looks different than our regular meals at home and I think that is so natural.In my teens, I was not really into cooking, I enjoyed my magazines after school, listening to music, and just taking a breather. There were times that I would glance at some of my mom's recipes, more out of curiosity than to actually try to cook them. At that time I did not realise that cooking would become my passion one day. Slowly, I would start to look into my mom's recipes a bit more each day and I started to find it interesting as a hobby. Each month I would go into our neighborhood bookstore and pick up my monthly book, until one day I decided to stroll over into the cooking section. That summer was the first time I actually bought a cooking magazine....and I loved it.Cooking and baking started out as a hobby, but now after many years it is my passion. Exploring the cuisines, the spices, the oils, the scents, the variety of smells and tastes that exist. It was and still is an amazing journey without limits.So, come along with me on this adventure, and I hope you enjoy my recipes.Sophie

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