Description
This Orange Glazed Loaf Cake is soft, moist, and filled with fresh citrus flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients and real oranges, this comforting cake is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or sharing with loved ones. The silky orange glaze adds the perfect finishing touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 2 oranges
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh orange juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan.
- Whisk eggs and sugar until pale.
- Mix in yogurt, oil, orange juice, and zest.
- Gently fold in flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour batter into pan and bake for 40–45 minutes.
- Cool completely, then drizzle with glaze.
Notes
Use fresh oranges for best flavor. Do not glaze the cake while hot. Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg