Blood Orange Loaf Cake
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Blood Orange Loaf Cake, a perfect blend of moist texture and zesty citrus notes. This vibrant cake is an easy-to-make treat that’s ideal for any occasion, from casual family gatherings to festive celebrations. The unique blood orange twist elevates this loaf cake beyond the ordinary, making it a must-try for both novice and seasoned bakers. Pair it with whipped cream, or enjoy it warm on its own for a refreshing dessert experience that captures the essence of citrus bliss.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 230 g caster sugar
- 10 g blood orange zest
- 170 g whole eggs
- 115 g double cream
- 185 g cake flour
- 3 g baking powder
- 3 g fine sea salt
- 60 g neutral oil (vegetable or groundnut)
- 50 g blood orange juice
- 50 g sugar (for syrup)
- 100 g icing/powdered sugar
- lemon juice
- blood orange juice (for glaze)
- 3 g powdered vegan gelatin (optional for chocolate cream)
- 18 g cold water (optional for chocolate cream)
- 100 g whole milk (optional for chocolate cream)
- 135 g dark chocolate, melted (optional for chocolate cream)
- 10 g glucose (optional for chocolate cream)
- 200 g double cream (optional for chocolate cream)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 160C/320F and prepare a greased and floured 2lb loaf tin.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the caster sugar with blood orange zest. Add the eggs and whisk until thickened.
- Mix in the cream until well combined.
- Sift together cake flour, baking powder, and salt before folding into the wet mixture.
- Incorporate neutral oil to form a smooth batter, then pour into the prepared loaf tin.
- Bake for approximately 65-75 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare your syrup by boiling sugar with lemon and blood orange juice until dissolved.
- Once baked, poke holes in the cake and soak with syrup before chilling overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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