Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making an Orange Glazed Pound Cake, a perfect blend of moist texture and vibrant citrus flavor. This easy-to-follow recipe features fresh orange juice and zest, enveloped in a luscious glaze that adds a tantalizing sweetness to each bite. Ideal for brunch gatherings or as a sweet ending to dinner, this cake is not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes with its glossy finish.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
- â…“ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in orange zest, juice, and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Mix powdered sugar and orange juice for the glaze; drizzle over cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg