Call it a loaf or a bread and somehow it’s suddenly appropriate to eat dessert first thing in the morning. While it may not make much nutritional sense, I’m fully on board with this reasoning. You’ve probably had your share of lemon loaves and banana bread, but if you’ve never tasted orange loaf then you are in for quite the treat.
Made with a whole package of cream cheese and the zest of a full orange, this recipe packs a real punch on the flavor front. Reminiscent of pound cake in texture and rich as can be, you’d think one slice would be enough, yet it rarely is! We did keep the batter simple for this recipe, but if you wanted to add in some inclusion walnuts or dried cranberries would be delicious options.
This recipe makes for one very large loaf, but you can always split the batter into two pans or go the mini loaf route if you’re looking to share. These would make for wonderful holiday gifts (especially with cranberries for a festive touch!). Whether it’s a slice for breakfast or dessert, you really can’t go wrong with this indulgent treat.
Yield(s): 1 large loaf
10m prep time
55m cook time
INGREDIENTS
8 oz cream cheese (1 package), softened
½ cup butter, 1 stick
1 ½ cups sugar
2 eggs
2 ¼ cups AP flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup milk
zest of 1 orange
topping: ¼ cup orange juice
