Orange Marmalade Bread: A One-Bowl Recipe
I made a big batch of marmalade this past weekend, which inspired me to make this orange marmalade bread.
I think orange marmalade has to be one of my favorite preserves, but because I make a lot of preserves, I often end up with more than I can handle.
This usually leads me to get a bit creative with how I use the marmalade, like making breakfast marmalade muffins or orange marmalade bread, as I’ve done here.
Citrus fruits, in general, are just so wonderful in baked goods. They provide vibrancy, tang, and a lovely aroma.
They can either be added as a way to enhance other flavors in a baked good, or they can be the star of the show, as they are in this orange marmalade bread.
You don’t have to use homemade marmalade to make this bread, but I would highly encourage you use the quality, chunky variety (not the jelly kind). That way you get beautiful marmalade bits studded throughout the bread.
To compliment the orange flavor in this bread, I used a variety of extracts: almond, butter, and vanilla. The result is a highly fragrant quick bread that garners many fans.
This recipe makes a great gift to give to family, friends, and neighbors. I love enjoying a slice of this orange marmalade bread with my cup of coffee in the morning, or as a pick-me-up in the afternoon.
It’s absolutely irresistible and a fantastic way to showcase the tantalizing flavor of orange marmalade.
Orange Marmalade Bread
A moist and fluffy quick bread flavored with orange marmalade.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus more to grease pan with
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 3/4 tsp almond extract
- 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 tsp butter flavoring extract
- 1/2 cup orange marmalade, plus more for glazing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 1 lb. loaf pan with some vegetable oil or softened butter.
- Combine the flour, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl. Then add the eggs, vegetable oil, sugar, milk, and extracts.
- Stir in the orange marmalade, making sure to distribute it evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and bake the bread on the middle rack for 50 to 60 minutes, until the exterior is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Turn out the loaf onto a wire cooling rack, situating the loaf right side up. Brush the loaf with some more marmalade, all over the exterior, while the loaf is still hot. Allow the bread to cool before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 8 ServingsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 363
I made this last night and it is SO good. I didn’t have butter flavor extract on hand so I added extra vanilla, but will make it again with the butter flavor just to see the difference. Thank you for the recipe! I made some marmalade and wasn’t sure how I could use it all up. Now my mind is going on possible add ins like nuts, coconut, pineapple…
Hi Tanya! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe! It will definitely be so delicious with those suggested add-ins!! Enjoy!
This recipe looks and sounds amazing, Can not wait to try it. Would you say it is like a version of orange nut bread?
Hi Leah! It’s a bit like a pound cake infused with orange flavor! 🙂
This recipe looks amazing. I think it’s really interesting that you used almond extract! That glaze looks to die-for!
Thank you, Miranda! It’s so yummy! 🙂
What a beautiful loaf! I could imagine it being spectacular toasted too, with even more marmalade of course. 😉 I’d love to see your marmalade recipe too, pretty please.
Thank you so much, Marissa! I will definitely be sharing my marmalade recipe as we approach citrus season! 🙂
Oh this looks amazing! I love all citrus cakes, but haven’t used marmalade before – and I’m so inspired by you actually making your OWN! x
Thank you, Claudia! It’s taken me awhile to figure out how to make a good marmalade, but Grandma showed me once, and I’ve never looked back since then!
Beeta, this is just stunning! The marmalade glaze on that bread looks just so amazing! I would love to sit down in the morning with a cup of coffee and a few slices of this delicious bread! Beautiful photos too!
Thanks so much! This is perfect with a morning cup of coffee! 😀
Omggg this looks absolutely amazing!!! I love how bright your photos are -they make me so cheery!
Thank you so much, Anne! I really appreciate your sweet words 😀
Citrus in bread is SO SO good, but I don’t believe I’ve ever had marmalade in bread! This looks AMAZING, Beeta!! Such a fantastic use of orange marmalade! I can totally see myself eating an entire loaf of this in .3 seconds flat. This looks gorgeous and seriously delicious, girlfriend! Cheers! <3
Thanks so much, Cheyanne! The marmalade has the same effect as the juice and zest of a lemon/orange, but with glorious marmalade chunks as well! 😉