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Delicious Orange Pound Cake with a zesty glaze and buttery texture

Orange Pound Cake

A bright and cozy dessert bursting with citrus flavor, perfect for any occasion from brunch to birthdays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened At room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar Regular sugar works great
  • 4 large eggs Room temperature for better mixing
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Measured with the spoon and level method
  • 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt For moisture and tenderness
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest For bright citrus flavor
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice Fresh juice is best
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract To round out the flavor
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder For a little lift
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt To enhance and balance flavors
Quick Orange Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar For sweetness
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh orange juice To thin the glaze
  • 1 pinch orange zest For added zest

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy and pale, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low to medium speed until incorporated.
  4. Alternately mix in the flour and sour cream, starting and ending with flour. Mix gently.
  5. Add the orange zest and juice, mixing just until combined and smooth.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
  2. Bake for about 60 minutes, checking for doneness 10 minutes before the time is up. A toothpick should come out with moist crumbs.
  3. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Glazing
  1. While the cake is still warm, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest to make the glaze.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the cake and let it set for 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

This cake can be baked a day in advance. It stays moist and flavors deepen over time. Can be served with or without glaze.