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Irresistible Orange-Cardamom Christmas Loaf: 5-Star Holiday Magic

Orange-Cardamom Christmas Loaf

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A festive orange-cardamom loaf perfect for Christmas. Moist, fragrant, and lightly spiced.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour: sifted
  • 1 cup sugar: granulated
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cardamom: ground
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1/2 cup orange juice: freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup yogurt: plain
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs: large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cardamom.
  3. In another bowl, mix orange zest, orange juice, yogurt, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Stir until just mixed.
  5. Pour batter into the pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Drizzle with glaze if desired.

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