Orange Heart Loaf Recipe

Name: Orange Heart Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 lb butter, softened; 3/4 lb sugar; 1 None orange, zested; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 pinch salt; 7 None eggs; 1 lb all-purpose flour; 1 heaped tsp baking powder; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; None None red food coloring

Servings: persons

3/4 lb butter, softened
3/4 lb sugar
1 None orange, zested
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
7 None eggs
1 lb all-purpose flour
1 heaped tsp baking powder
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
None None red food coloring

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, orange zest, vanilla extract and salt until light and fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time alternately with 1 tbsp flour. Stir in remaining flour and baking powder until smooth. Stir in orange juice.
2
Divide batter into halves (approx 1 2/3 lbs each). Cover 1/2 and put in refrigerator. Add food coloring to the remaining batter until red. Spoon red mixture into a greased, floured loaf pan (9 x 5 inch). Bake for 45-50 mins.
3
Leave the loaf to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 30 mins. Then remove from pan and allow to cool completely for 1 hr 30 mins.
4
Cut the red loaf into 15 slices. Using a 2 inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out a heart from each of the 15 slices.
5
Lie hearts in a row along bottom the loaf pan. Starting at one end, pour a little orange batter into the pan. Holding the first heart upright, anchor it against the batter, adding more batter until the heart stands up on its own. Continue with remaining hearts until they are all immersed in batter.
6
Bake loaf for 45 mins. Leave to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 30 mins. Remove loaf from pan, transfer to a plate and leave to cool for 2 hrs. Dust with powdered sugar.

1659

kcal

Calories

Fat

193

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 lb butter, softened, 3/4 lb sugar, 1 None orange, zested, 2 tsp vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Orange Heart Loaf falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Orange Heart Loaf

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