Baking · Loaf

Earl Grey Orange Loaf

A tender, fragrant loaf bursting with fresh orange, ground earl grey, and dark chocolate chips. Sophisticated and very snackable.

Ingredients

• 1 orange, zested
• 200g sugar
• 200g all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 150g butter
• 50g olive oil
• 100g sour cream
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Juice of 1 full medium-sized orange
• 2 tbsp earl grey tea, ground into powder
• 150g chocolate chips

Method

1. 1 Zest the orange and rub it with the sugar until fragrant and well combined.
2. 2 Add the butter to the orange-sugar mixture and whip until fluffy.
3. 3 Add the olive oil and continue whipping until light and fluffy.
4. 4 Mix in the eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract, orange juice, and ground earl grey tea until well combined.
5. 5 Gently fold in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder until just combined. Don't overmix.
6. 6 Fold in the chocolate chips.
7. 7 Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
8. 8 Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. 9 Let cool before slicing and serving.