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Orange Pound Cake

This buttery orange pound cake bakes in a loaf pan, then receives warm orange syrup and a simple citrus glaze.

$0.28per serving $
60 minstart to table
20servings

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated orange zest
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp fresh orange juice

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Beat the butter and 2 cups sugar until fluffy, then beat in the eggs one at a time.
  4. Mix in the vanilla and orange zest, then alternately mix in the flour mixture and the buttermilk with 1/4 cup orange juice.
  5. Spread the batter in the pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Boil the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup orange juice for 3 minutes, brush it over the warm cake, and cool for 10 minutes.
  7. Stir the powdered sugar with 3 tablespoons orange juice, drizzle it over the cake, and cool for 5 minutes.

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