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Lemon Orange Loaf

A moist and flavorful loaf cake infused with the bright flavors of lemon and orange, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cups buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice

Method
 

Prepare the Loaf
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the buttermilk, lemon zest, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Glaze
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and orange juice until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, you can include poppy seeds in the batter or garnish with fresh citrus slices.

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