Orange Loaf Cake
Zesting takes a little bit of practice, and the key is to only take the first, colorful layer from the fruit.
SERVES
10
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
20
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
45
MINUTES
Ingredients
190g caster sugar
zest 2 medium sized oranges
5 tbsp of orange juice
3 eggs
30mls of light olive oil
100g soft butter
200g self-raising flour
1 tsp of baking powder
Method
Line a 1lb loaf tin with parchment and heat the oven to 180C/gas mark 4.
Mix the sugar, zest, juice, eggs and oil together. Beat in the soft butter.
Sieve the flour and baking powder together and stir these into the mixture until fully combined.
Scoop the mixture into the prepared tin and smooth the top of it with the back of a spoon.
Place into the centre of the oven to bake for about 45 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
Allow to cool in the tin.
