Orange Pound Cake
This moist and flavorful orange pound cake is perfect for citrus lovers. It has a tender crumb and a tangy orange glaze.
Ingredients - Serves 10
- Powdered sugar - 1 cup
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Orange juice - 1/2 cup
- Orange zest - 2 tablespoons
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour - 3 cups
- Eggs - 4
- Granulated sugar - 2 cups
- Unsalted butter - 1 cup
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the orange juice and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in the orange zest.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and enough orange juice to make a thick glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
- Slice and serve.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 30g