Description

This easy Orange Creamsicle Loaf Cake is bursting with bright citrus and smooth vanilla flavor, topped with a homemade orange glaze. A perfect tea cake or dessert!

Ingredients

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Cake:

1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter
¾ cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon orange zest
½ cup orange juice
½ cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar
1–2 tablespoons orange juice
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. Cream Butter & Sugar

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

4. Add Eggs and Flavorings

Beat in eggs one at a time. Add orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.

5. Combine Wet & Dry

Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined—do not overmix.

6. Bake

Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top and bake for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7. Cool & Glaze

Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack. Once completely cool, whisk together glaze ingredients and drizzle over the loaf.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 280
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: orange loaf, creamsicle cake, citrus dessert, orange glaze loaf cake