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Glazed Blood Orange Loaf Cake

This Glazed Blood Orange Loaf is divinely citrusy, refreshing and the perfect way to enjoy the citrus season's most beautiful fruit.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 1 (9x5-inch) loaf
Author: Mihaela K. Sebrek

Ingredients

  • 120 grams butter (1/2 cup) room temperature
  • 150 grams granulated sugar (¾ cup)
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • finely grated zest of 1 large blood orange
  • 180 ml blood orange juice (3/4 cup)
  • 60 grams full fat sour cream (1/4 cup)
  • 250 grams all-purpose/plain flour (2 cups)
  • 30 grams cornstarch (1/4 cup)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder (10 grams)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Glaze:

  • 120 grams powdered sugar (1 cup) sifted
  • 2-3 Tablespoons blood orange juice or more if needed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease 23x13 cm (9x5 inch) loaf pan and line with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt.
  • Using an electric mixer beat the butter, sugar and orange zest until creamy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. With a mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients in 3 additions alternating with the orange juice and sour cream (dry-wet-dry-wet-dry). Do not over mix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. If using dark colored loaf pan, start checking at 45 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it gently and set it on a cooling rack to cool completely. Once cool, pour the glaze over top. Let the glaze set for 20 minutes, then slice and serve!

Glaze:

  • Whisk the powdered sugar and juice together in a large bowl until smooth and pourable. Add more juice if it's to thick or more powdered sugar if it's too runny. Pour it over the cake once cooled.

Notes

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