Easy Homemade Orange Cardamom Loaf Cake

Ingredients

• •1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• •1 teaspoon baking powder
• •1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• •1/4 teaspoon salt
• •1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• •2/3 cup granulated sugar
• •2 large eggs
• •1/3 cup vegetable oil
• •1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• •1/4 cup whole milk
• •1 tablespoon orange zest
• •1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cardamom. Set aside.

3. 3

   In another bowl, beat the sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Gradually add in the vegetable oil while continuing to whisk.

5. 5

   Stir in the orange juice, milk, orange zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.

6. 6

   Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, being careful not to overmix.

7. 7

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top evenly.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

9. 9

   Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.