Description
Indulge in the delightful Blood Orange Loaf Cake, a moist and tender dessert that bursts with vibrant citrus flavors. Made with fresh blood orange zest and juice, this cake is not only visually stunning but also irresistibly delicious. Perfect for any occasion—be it a cozy afternoon snack or a gathering with friends—this loaf cake will surely impress your guests. Its versatility allows you to enjoy it plain, glazed, or topped with an optional rich chocolate cream for an extra indulgent treat. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, this cake is bound to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 230 g Caster Sugar
- 10 g Blood Orange Zest
- 170 g Whole Eggs
- 115 g Double / Heavy 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 gelatin (optional chocolate cream)
- 18 g Cold Water (optional chocolate cream)
- 100 g Whole Milk (optional chocolate cream)
- 135 g Dark Chocolate, Melted (optional chocolate cream)
- 10 g Glucose (optional chocolate cream)
- 200 g Double/Heavy Cream (optional chocolate cream)
- 100 g Icing/Powdered Sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and prepare a 2lb loaf tin by greasing and flouring it.
- In a mixing bowl, combine caster sugar and blood orange zest, massaging together for one minute. Add eggs and beat until thick and pale.
- Incorporate heavy cream until fully combined.
- Sift in cake flour, baking powder, and salt; mix gently until just combined.
- Whisk in neutral oil until smooth, then pour into the prepared tin.
- Bake for 65-75 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare the syrup by boiling sugar with lemon juice and blood orange juice until dissolved.
- Once baked, soak the cake with syrup after poking holes in it; wrap tightly and chill overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Contemporary
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg