Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange zest (from 2 large oranges)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream, at room temperature
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- For the Orange Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- ½ teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine sugar and orange zest. Use your fingers to rub them together until fragrant and slightly colored.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the orange sugar with softened butter for 3–5 minutes, until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla, sour cream, and orange juice until smooth.
- Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 55–65 minutes, covering loosely with foil after 45 minutes to prevent over-browning.
- Let cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest for the glaze.
- Drizzle over cooled cake. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Make sure the butter, eggs, and sour cream are at room temperature for best texture.
- Use fresh orange juice and zest for maximum flavor.
- For a sweeter glaze, add more powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.
- This cake can be stored at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 437
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
