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Blood Orange Loaf Cake

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Blood Orange Loaf Cake, a delightful dessert that brings a refreshing twist to your baking repertoire. This moist and zesty cake highlights the unique taste of blood oranges with their aromatic zest and juice, ensuring each slice bursts with citrusy goodness. Perfect for celebrations or as a sweet snack, this easy-to-make loaf is bound to impress family and friends alike. With its gorgeous color and scrumptious flavor, it’s not just a treat for the palate but also a feast for the eyes!

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 (to taste)
  • Blood Orange Juice (to taste)
  • 3 g Powdered Vegan gelatin
  • 18 g Cold Water
  • 100 g Whole Milk
  • 135 g Dark Chocolate, Melted
  • 10 g Glucose
  • 200 g Double/Heavy Cream (for topping)
  • 100 g Icing/Powdered Sugar (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 160C (320F) and prepare a 2lb loaf tin by greasing it and dusting with flour.
  2. In a bowl, combine caster sugar and blood orange zest, massaging them together for one minute.
  3. Add whole eggs to the mixture and whisk until thickened and pale using a stand mixer or electric whisk.
  4. Incorporate double cream into the egg mixture until fully combined.
  5. Sift in cake flour, baking powder, and salt; gently mix until just combined.
  6. Add neutral oil and stir until you achieve a smooth batter.
  7. Pour into the prepared loaf tin, then bake for 65-75 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
  8. While baking, make the syrup by boiling sugar with lemon juice and blood orange juice until dissolved; set aside.
  9. After baking, poke holes in the cake and drizzle with syrup; wrap tightly in cling film and chill overnight.

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