Miso-Maple Loaf Cake

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter and flour an 8 1/2-inch loaf pan.

2. Combine Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda.

3. Prepare Sugar Mixture

In a large bowl, massage the orange zest into the granulated sugar with fine sea salt until fragrant.

4. Create Batter Base

To the sugar mixture, add unsalted butter, white miso, and pure maple syrup. Beat until smooth.

5. Incorporate Eggs and Vanilla

Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in pure vanilla extract.

6. Finalize Batter

Gently mix in the dry ingredients and buttermilk until just combined and smooth.

7. Bake the Cake

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.

8. Cool and Glaze (Optional)

Let the cake cool for 5 minutes, then optionally glaze with warmed orange marmalade.