Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 2 oranges
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh orange juice (for glaze)
- Zest of 1 orange (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, rub orange zest into sugar to release oils.
- Cream the orange sugar with butter until light and fluffy (3–5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract, sour cream, and orange juice.
- Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, tenting with foil after 45 minutes if needed.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest for the glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over the cooled cake before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt or buttermilk if needed.
- Try lemon or lime zest for citrus variations.
- Add chopped nuts or berries for extra texture and flavor.
- Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
