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Orange Pound Cake

Orange Pound Cake

This moist and flavorful Orange Pound Cake is perfect for any occasion, bursting with fresh citrus zest and a buttery crumb.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
  • 4 large Eggs room temperature
  • 0.5 cup Fresh orange juice
  • 1 tbsp Orange zest finely grated
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 cup Buttermilk

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Mix in fresh orange juice and orange zest until combined.
  • Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For an extra citrus punch, glaze the cake with a mixture of powdered sugar and orange juice after cooling.