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orange loaf cake slices

Orange loaf cake

This orange loaf cake is infused with the bright flavor of fresh orange juice and zest, perfectly balancing the nutty sweetness of white spelt flour. Perfect for a snack or cozy afternoon treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Cake:
  • 1 ⅔ c white spelt flour
  • 1 3.2 oz package of vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 150 ml orange juice (½ c + 2 tablespoon approx. 4 medium navel oranges)
  • zest of 2 oranges
  • ½ c sugar
  • ⅓ c avocado oil or light olive
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Orange glaze
  • ¾ c confectioners sugar
  • 1 ½-2 tablespoon orange juice
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line or grease a loaf pan and set it aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, pudding mix, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice, zest, sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla.
  4. Fold the wet mixture into the dry, and mix just until combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Gently tap the pan on the counter to remove air bubbles.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes. check it with an inserted toothpick. It should come out with moist crumbs. The top should be set, but still soft.
  7. When the cake has cooled, whisk together the glaze and pour it over the cake. Let the glaze set for 15-20 minutes before slicing.