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Blood Orange Loaf Cake

Blood Orange Loaf Cake
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Indulge in the delightful experience of making a Blood Orange Loaf Cake, a vibrant and refreshing dessert that brings a burst of citrus flavor to your table. With its moist crumb and zesty aroma, this cake is perfect for any occasion—from afternoon tea to festive gatherings. The unique sweetness of blood oranges elevates this classic loaf cake, making it visually stunning and tasty. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create this show-stopping treat that will impress family and friends alike.

Ingredients

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  • 230 g Caster Sugar
  • 10 g Blood Orange Zest
  • 170 g Whole Eggs
  • 115 g Double / Heavy 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
  • 50 g Sugar (for syrup)
  • Lemon Juice (for syrup)
  • Blood Orange Juice (for syrup)
  • 100 g Icing/Powdered Sugar (for glaze)
  • 3 g Powdered Vegan gelatin
  • 18 g Cold Water
  • 100 g Whole Milk (for chocolate cream)
  • 135 g Dark Chocolate, Melted (for chocolate cream)
  • 10 g Glucose (for chocolate cream)
  • 200 g Double/Heavy Cream (for chocolate cream)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 160C/320F. Grease a 2lb loaf pan and coat with flour.
  2. In a bowl, combine caster sugar and blood orange zest. Add eggs and whisk until thickened.
  3. Mix in the double cream until smooth.
  4. Sift in cake flour, baking powder, and salt; gently combine. Stir in neutral oil until mixed well.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 65-75 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
  6. Prepare syrup by boiling sugar with lemon juice and blood orange juice until dissolved.
  7. Once baked, poke holes in the warm cake and soak with syrup before chilling overnight.

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