Cookin with Jenni

Orange Loaf Cake

an orange loaf cake with a creamy, whipped cream cheese topping.

Cook: 45 min

Ingredients

Cake

190 g all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
100 g granulated sugar
1 orange zest
2 large eggs (room temperature) (room temperature)
60 g melted unsalted butter
60 ml sunflower oil
60 ml fresh orange juice
40 g yogurt or sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Directions

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1.Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a loaf pan (about 9x5 inch) with parchment paper or grease it
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2.In a bowl, rub the orange zest into the sugar with your fingertips until fragrant.
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3.Add the eggs, melted butter, oil, yogurt, orange juice, and vanilla extract (if using). Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
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4.Add the flour, baking powder, and salt directly into the same bowl. Gently fold everything together until just combined. Do not overmix.
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5.Pour into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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6.Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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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.