I got a request for a “healthy cake” that was low fat and low sodium, so looked through my hundred-year-old cookbooks and magazines for something that might work. I found a recipe for Orange Loaf Cake that I think fits the bill.
The recipe only calls for 1/3 cup of butter, and just 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and no salt. So this loaf cake is both low fat and low sodium. The cake was very easy to make, had a nice texture, and a delightful sunny, orange flavor.
Here’s the original recipe:
Here’s the recipe updated for modern cooks:
Orange Loaf Cake
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
grated rind of 1 orange
Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease and flour a loaf pan. Put butter and sugar in a mixing bowl; beat until combined. Then beat in the eggs. Add the flour, baking soda, orange juice, and lemon juice; beat until combined. Stir in the grated orange rind. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
That is a nice simple recipe.
Simple recipes are the best.
I have some blood oranges in the refrigerator and company coming for the eclipse. I might just make this one!
Ooh – I’m guessing that the Orange Loaf Cake would look really pretty if made with blood oranges.
It turned out pink! I glazed it with a simple 10X and Grand Marnier, and it was a big hit with all at our dinner party! I’m definitely making this cake again.
mmm. . . The cake sounds awesome. I may have to try making this recipe using blood oranges and a glaze with Grand Marnier. We’re having friends over next Saturday.
It was so easy to throw together, and a big hit all around!
This is so reminiscent of a cake my grandmother used to bake. I can still inhale the scent of orange wafting in the air!
It’s nice to hear that this post brought back some good memories.
Orange flavor in baked goods is always so pleasing. Definitely one to try soon. Thank you!
Orange – and other citrus flavors -are really nice in baked goods.
It sounds very tasty!
It’s yummy.
We love a good loaf cake and this sounds delicious with the orange 🙂
I think that you’d like this recipe.
I do love an old and simple and tasty recipe like this!
cheers
sherry
Sounds like a lovely, tasty cake. Thanks for sharing.
It’s delish.
Ooh, this sounds good! Thanks for sharing. I’ve been trying to cut back on my sodium intake for health reasons. This looks like a tasty addition to a menu for such a goal.
I think that you’ll like this recipe.
I love old fashioned lemon loaf, so now I must try orange..
Thank you for sharing !
You’re welcome. It’s yummy.