Orange Loaf Cake (no refined sugar)
An aromatic, soft, and moist orange loaf cake made without any refined white sugar. It’s suitable for little ones and the whole family to enjoy as a treat or dessert after a meal. Enjoy!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 2 oranges
- ¾ cup oil (light olive oil or vegetable oil)
- ¾ cup maple syrup (230gr)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (375gr)
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
Makes: 5 x 9inch rectangle
Instructions
- Add the zest from the oranges to a big bowl.
- Peel the oranges and add the flesh to a food processor along with the 3 eggs. Blend until smooth.
- Empty the content of the food processor to the bowl with the zest. Add the oil and maple syrup. Mix with a whisk to combine.
- Add the flour and baking powder. Mix until the flour is incorporated.
- Add the batter to a loaf pan lined with parchment paper or brushed with oil.
- Bake for 55 minutes in a preheated oven to 350℉ / 180℃.
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Notes
- I recommend sharing the orange loaf cake with children over 12 months old, but the ingredients are suitable for babies from 6 months old.
- You could substitute the maple syrup for honey, but NOT for babies under 12 months old.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 166mgPotassium: 108mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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