Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Blood Orange Cardamom Loaf Cake, a delightful fusion of citrus and spice that transforms any gathering into a sweet celebration.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh blood orange juice
- Zest of 2 blood oranges
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons blood orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cardamom until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in fresh blood orange juice and zest until combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Mix powdered sugar with blood orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For extra texture, consider adding chopped nuts like walnuts or pistachios to the batter. Substitute regular oranges if blood oranges are unavailable for a similar flavor profile.