Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream the eggs with sugar until smooth and pale.

Step 3

Add orange zest, freshly squeezed orange juice and softened butter. Mix with the electric mixer.

Step 4

Sift in the flour and baking powder (mix these two ingredients beforehand) and mix well with the mixer. Pour the batter into a loaf tin (10x4 inch/25x10 cm) lined with baking paper.

Step 5

Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F/190°C for 1 hour or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.

Step 6

When ready, take out from the oven pour some more orange juice over the loaf. Let it sit for about 10 minutes before transferring onto a wired rack. Let cool completely.