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Orange Pound Cake

A moist and buttery orange pound cake that is perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Oven
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease your 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, orange zest, and fresh orange juice to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack.

Notes

For extra flavor, drizzle a simple orange glaze over the cake once it's cooled.