Print

Mary Berry Orange Loaf Cake

Mary Berry Orange Loaf Cake recipe
Print Recipe

Mary Berry Orange Loaf Cake is a classic citrus loaf made with butter, sugar, eggs, self-raising flour, and plenty of fresh orange zest and juice. It bakes into a golden, light loaf and is usually finished with a simple orange glaze that enhances the citrus flavour.

Ingredients

Scale

  • 175g self-raising flour

  • 175g softened butter

  • 175g caster sugar

  • 3 large eggs

  • Zest of 2 oranges

  • Juice of 1 orange

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 2 tbsp milk

Optional Orange Glaze

  • 100g icing sugar

  • 2–3 tbsp orange juice

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the loaf tin

Line your loaf tin with baking parchment and lightly grease the sides to help the cake release easily after baking.

Step 2: Preheat your oven

Heat the oven to 160°C (fan) or 180°C (conventional) to ensure an even bake and proper rise.

Step 3: Mix the cake batter

Add flour, softened butter, caster sugar, eggs, baking powder, milk, orange zest, and orange juice into a mixing bowl. Beat until the mixture becomes smooth, creamy, and well combined.

Step 4: Fill the tin

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and level the surface with a spatula for an even rise.

Step 5: Bake the loaf

Bake for 40–50 minutes or until the cake is golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Step 6: Prepare the glaze

Mix icing sugar with orange juice to form a thick, smooth glaze. Adjust consistency by adding more juice or icing sugar as needed.

Step 7: Add the glaze

Pour the glaze over the warm loaf so it gently seeps into the cake and sets into a glossy finish.

Step 8: Cool and slice

Let the loaf cool completely on a wire rack to make clean, neat slices.

Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-orange-loaf-cake/