This Best Sweet Glazed Blood Orange Loaf Cake is a stunner! It is a delightfully dense and moist loaf cake that has a unique citrus flavor with a sweet finish your guests will love.
Line a 9 X 5 X 3 inch loaf pan with parchment paper leaving excess over the edge of pan for lifting.
Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, beat together the cooled melted butter, blood orange zest, and sugar on medium speed. Next, beat in the eggs one at a time. Then, stir in the orange juice with a large spoon until combined. A little at a time add in the dry ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Pour the Best Blood Orange Loaf Cake into the prepared loaf pan. Place the thinly sliced blood orange across the top of batter.
Bake for 45 minutes or until a knife comes out clean in the center.
Whisk together the powdered sugar, blood orange juice, and zest until well combined. Add more juice until the consistency is thick yet pourable.
Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes. Next, lift from the pan with the parchment wings and place on a pretty plate. Drizzle with the Sweet Blood Orange Glaze.
Notes
Store in an airtight container or covered in foil in the refrigerator for 5 days. It is delicious cold or warmed in the oven. Substitute blood oranges with your favorite orange variety. Lemons and limes are a delicious spin.