Orange Cream Cheese Loaf recipe

Here’s a delicious recipe for Orange Cream Cheese Loaf:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
• Additional powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract, orange zest, and 1/2 cup orange juice.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. In another bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1 tablespoon orange juice until smooth.
6. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the batter. Top with the remaining batter.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, you can dust the top with additional powdered sugar if desired.
10. Slice and serve!

Enjoy your delicious Orange Cream Cheese Loaf!