Description
Delight your taste buds with this moist and flavorful Orange Pound Cake, perfect for all celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the orange zest and juice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can drizzle a simple orange glaze over the cooled cake.
- Pair with whipped cream for a delightful dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Orange Pound Cake, dessert, homemade cake