Orange Cream Cheese Loaf

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tsp orange zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Once the loaf has cooled, dust it with powdered sugar (optional) and serve.