Orange Pound Cake Recipe
Indulge in the citrusy delight of this moist and flavorful Orange Pound Cake. The zesty orange flavor combined with a tender crumb will have you coming back for more.
- Author: Douaa
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf or bundt cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Cake:
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups (250g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (120ml) fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest (from about 2 oranges)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Glaze:
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp fresh orange juice
- Cream the butter and sugar: Mix the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the orange zest and vanilla extract.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the wet mixture alternating with orange juice, mixing until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into a greased pan and bake at 175°C (350°F) for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and glaze: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Mix powdered sugar and orange juice for the glaze, then drizzle over the cake.
Notes
- You can add more orange zest for a stronger citrus flavor.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Orange Pound Cake, Citrus Cake Recipe, Orange Dessert