Description
A moist and cheerful loaf cake bursting with fresh citrus flavor, perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (Dependable and gives structure)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder (Provides lift)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (Balances flavors)
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (Adds sweetness)
- 2 large eggs (For structure and richness)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (Makes the loaf extra moist)
- 1/2 cup neutral oil (Stays moist longer)
- 2 tablespoons orange zest (Main source of orange flavor)
- 1/3 cup fresh orange juice (Brightens flavor)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Adds depth to flavor)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 x 5 loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a larger bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until smooth and lighter in color.
- Whisk in the Greek yogurt, oil, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift out to cool fully before glazing or slicing.
Notes
For best results, store the cooled loaf tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze in slices for longer storage. Optional: Glaze with a simple mix of powdered sugar and fresh orange juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: brunch, Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American