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Blood Orange Loaf Cake

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Indulge in the delightful experience of Blood Orange Loaf Cake, a vibrant dessert that brings a refreshing citrus twist to your table. This moist and flavorful cake is infused with blood orange zest and juice, creating a perfect balance of sweet and tangy notes. Ideal for any occasion, this versatile treat can be enjoyed plain, glazed, or topped with rich chocolate cream. Whether it’s an afternoon tea or a special gathering, this cake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 230 g caster sugar
  • 10 g blood orange zest
  • 170 g whole eggs
  • 115 g double 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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 160C/320F. Grease a 2lb loaf tin and dust with flour.
  2. In a bowl, combine the sugar and blood orange zest, massaging them together for one minute. Add the eggs and whisk on medium speed for about three minutes until thickened.
  3. Mix in the double cream, then sift in the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold until combined.
  4. Stir in the neutral oil until smooth, then pour into the prepared loaf tin. Bake for 65-75 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
  5. Prepare syrup by boiling sugar with lemon and blood orange juice until dissolved. Poke holes in the cooled cake and soak it with syrup before wrapping tightly overnight.

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