Ingredients
1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup (120ml) fresh orange juice
2 tbsp orange zest (about 2 oranges)
½ cup (120ml) milk or buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla extract
For Glaze (optional):
1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp fresh orange juice
1 tsp orange zest
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with milk, mixing gently.
Stir in orange juice, zest, and vanilla until batter is smooth.
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
For glaze: whisk powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake.
