A dessert or breakfast treat that is perfect for the sunshine season! Summer is the perfect time for seasonal and fresh flavors. My summer orange loaf is full of juicy orange sweetness and is a great dessert or breakfast treat. Orange zest and fresh juice make this quick bread taste like sunshine. What could be more summer-like than the flavor of real oranges? This bread is super moist, and the citrusy glaze just adds to this delicious treat. It’s a sweet and tangy way to celebrate the sunshine season.
Belle’s Summer Orange Loaf
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
3 tablespoons orange zest
½ cup orange juice
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
½ cup powdered sugar
1-2 teaspoons orange juice
Grease a standard loaf pan ( 9x5x3 inches approximately) and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until creamy and smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until thoroughly combined. Mix in the orange zest and ½ cup of juice until combined. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Add into the butter mixture and stir until mixed in well. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Let cool until you can touch the pan safely. Turn out onto a rack to cool completely. While loaf is cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of juice. If it’s still too thick, add a tiny bit more until you can drizzle it over the cooled loaf.
