Description
Indulge in a slice of vibrant Blood Orange Loaf Cake, a delightful dessert that bursts with refreshing citrus flavor. This moist, flavorful loaf is infused with the zest and juice of blood oranges, offering a unique twist on traditional cakes. Perfect for any occasion—be it a cozy afternoon tea or a festive gathering—this cake’s eye-catching color and inviting aroma are sure to impress your guests. With easy-to-follow steps, even novice bakers can create this delicious treat at home. Serve it plain, with whipped cream, or alongside fresh fruits for an extra touch of elegance.
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
- 18 g Cold Water
- 100 g Whole Milk
- 135 g Dark Chocolate, Melted
- 10 g Glucose
- 200 g Double/Heavy Cream (for optional cream)
- 100 g Icing/Powdered Sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F). Grease and flour a 2lb loaf pan.
- Blend caster sugar and blood orange zest in a bowl for about one minute. Add whole eggs and whisk until thickened.
- Mix in the double/heavy cream. Sift in cake flour, baking powder, and salt; gently combine.
- Stir in neutral oil until smooth. Pour into the prepared loaf tin.
- Bake for 65-75 minutes until a skewer comes out clean. Cool slightly before soaking with syrup made from sugar and blood orange juice.
- Optional: Prepare cream by mixing powdered vegan gelatin with cold water; set aside before combining with melted dark chocolate and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (83g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg