Cream Cheese Orange Loaf

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350º F and generously grease a 9x5-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray. (Could use 2 loaf dishes if desired.)

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, orange zest, baking soda and salt, and set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl or mixer, cream together butter and cream cheese and sugar for 3-4 minutes, or until smooth, then mix in eggs, orange juice, vanilla and orange extract.

Step 4

Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet, mixing until just combined, then transfer mixture to greased baking dish.

Step 5

Place baking dish in oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Step 6

While loaf is baking, whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice and orange zest together to make glaze, adding more orange juice for a thinner glaze and less for a thicker glaze.

Step 7

Remove loaf from oven and let cool 15 minutes before running a knife around the edge of pan to loosen the loaf.

Step 8

Invert loaf onto serving platter and pour glaze on top. Let glaze harden and serve at room temperature. Enjoy!