orange loaf cake with citrus zest, orange juice, yogurt or sour cream, and a cream cheese filling.
Desserts & Baking
Orange Loaf Cake
an orange loaf cake with a creamy, whipped cream cheese topping.
- Cook
- 45 min
Ingredients
Cake
Directions
- 1
1.Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a loaf pan (about 9x5 inch) with parchment paper or grease it
- 2
2.In a bowl, rub the orange zest into the sugar with your fingertips until fragrant.
- 3
3.Add the eggs, melted butter, oil, yogurt, orange juice, and vanilla extract (if using). Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
- 4
4.Add the flour, baking powder, and salt directly into the same bowl. Gently fold everything together until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
5.Pour into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
6.Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 7
7.Once fully cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting on top and decorate as you like (orange zest, slices, etc.).
Notes
For the filling: Add all the ingredients into a mixing bowl and whisk together using a hand mixer or stand mixer. Whip until the mixture becomes smooth, thick, and fluffy about 2–3 minutes. Be careful not to overwhip.


