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Orange Loaf Cake

Orange Loaf Cake! Orange zest adds a delicious flavor to this mildly sweet loaf cake made with yogurt, finished with a simple glaze.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Author: The Kitchen Prep

Ingredients

  • cup butter
  • cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For Glaze:

  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 3 teaspoons orange juice
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9 in. x 5 in. x 3 in. loaf pan by lining with parchment paper or greasing it well.
  • In a large mixing bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.  Add eggs, one at a time, incorporating well after each addition. 
  • Add yogurt, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and mix until just incorporated.
  • Pour into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (If top is browning too quickly, cover loosely with a piece of foil and continue to bake.)
  • Remove from oven when done and cool slightly.

Make Glaze

  • Meanwhile, combine confectioners' sugar and orange juice in a small bowl (add a bit at a time until desired consistency is reached).
  • Drizzle over bread while still slightly warm.
  • Allow bread to cool for at least 30-40 minutes before removing from pan or cutting to avoid a crumbly mess. I know it's hard because it smells so darn good, but trust me, you'll be glad you did.