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Orange Almond Loaf Cake with 3 slices cut on a wooden board with parchment paper with 3 cut oranges, white flowers, and greenery on a napkin white surface.
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Orange Almond Loaf Cake

This orange almond loaf cake is the perfect blend of bright citrus and nutty warmth. Made with fresh orange zest and juice, a subtle hint of almond, and topped with sliced almonds for a simple, joyful touch, this easy loaf cake recipe is one you'll want to bake again and again.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 slices
Author: Grace Armor

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • ½ cup (118 ml) canola oil
  • 1 Tablespoon orange zest (about 1 large orange)
  • ½ cup (118 ml) orange juice (freshly squeezed, about 1 large orange)
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • ⅓ cup (36 g) sliced almonds

Instructions

  • Mise en place. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Measure and prepare all ingredients.
  • Prepare the dry ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Infuse the sugar. In a large bowl, combine the sugar and orange zest. Rub them together between your fingers for about 1 minute.
  • Add the wet ingredients. Add the eggs, oil, orange juice, and almond extract to the bowl with sugar. Mix until combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients. Add the flour mixture and fold it in until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Bake. Pour the batter into the loaf pan. Sprinkle the sliced almonds on top in an even layer. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top of the loaf starts to brown while baking, cover the top loosely with foil. I typically do this after about 40 minutes.
  • Cool. Remove the pan from the oven. Let the loaf cool slightly in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg
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