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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