Blood Orange Loaf Cake
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Blood Orange Loaf Cake, a delightful treat that brightens any occasion. This moist cake is infused with the unique zest and juice of blood oranges, offering a refreshing twist on traditional loaf cakes. Not only is it visually stunning with its rich hue, but it also boasts a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. Perfect for afternoon tea or as a dessert centerpiece, this easy-to-make recipe will impress guests and satisfy your sweet cravings alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 230 g Caster Sugar
- 10 g Blood Orange Zest
- 170 g Whole Eggs
- 115 g Double Cream
- 185 g Cake Flour
- 3 g Baking Powder
- 3 g Fine Sea Salt
- 60 g Neutral Oil (Vegetable or Groundnut)
- 50 g Blood Orange Juice
- 50 g Sugar (for syrup)
- Lemon Juice (for syrup)
- Blood Orange Juice (for syrup)
- 3 g Powdered Vegan Gelling Agent
- 18 g Cold Water
- 100 g Whole Milk
- 135 g Dark Chocolate, Melted
- 10 g Glucose
- 200 g Double Cream (for optional chocolate cream)
- 100 g Icing/Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 160C/320F (non-fan assisted). Grease and flour a 2lb loaf tin.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the caster sugar and blood orange zest; rub together until fragrant.
- Add whole eggs and whisk using a stand mixer or hand whisk until thickened and lighter in color (about 3 minutes).
- Incorporate the double cream and mix well before gently adding sifted cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Drizzle in the neutral oil until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf tin and bake for 65-75 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare the syrup by boiling sugar, lemon juice, and blood orange juice until dissolved; set aside.
- After baking, poke holes in the cake and soak with syrup before wrapping tightly to chill overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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