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!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until no lumps remain. Be careful not to overmix the batter.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Slice and serve your Magical Orange Cake or Loaf. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(955.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2865.5

Total Fat 121.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.2g
Cholesterol 387.6mg	0%
Sodium 1541.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 426.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.8g	0%
Total Sugars 280.2g
Protein 36.3g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 251.3mg	0%
Iron 10.9mg	0%
Potassium 846.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.0%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 58.0%