This Glazed Blood Orange Loaf is divinely citrusy, refreshing and the perfect way to enjoy the citrus season's most beautiful fruit.
Prep Time10mins
Cook Time1hr
Total Time1hr10mins
Servings: 1(9x5-inch) loaf
Author: Mihaela K. Sebrek
Ingredients
120gramsbutter(1/2 cup) room temperature
150gramsgranulated sugar(¾ cup)
2large eggsroom temperature
finely grated zest of 1 large blood orange
180mlblood orange juice(3/4 cup)
60gramsfull fat sour cream(1/4 cup)
250gramsall-purpose/plain flour(2 cups)
30gramscornstarch(1/4 cup)
2teaspoonsbaking powder(10 grams)
¼teaspoonsalt
Glaze:
120gramspowdered sugar(1 cup) sifted
2-3Tablespoonsblood orange juiceor 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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