This Orange Pound Cake is light, refreshing and full of orange flavor. It is made with simple ingredients and topped with an orange glaze.
Orange pound cake is a delicious cake recipe that is made with simple ingredients. If you have made orange cake in a Bundt pan, then you need to make this pound cake.
Orange desserts are always a family favorite, and we also love Orange Soda Cupcakes and Orange Creamsicle Popsicle Recipe.
They are always light and have a refreshing flavor. These desserts are perfect for any occasion. I also like to make Angel Food Cake and this Easy Pound Cake Recipe.
This pound cake is loaded with orange flavor because of the fresh orange juice and orange zest. After baking the pound cake it is then topped with an homemade orange glaze.
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Why This Recipe Works
- Simple Ingredients – The ingredients for this pound cake are so easy. They are pantry staple ingredients and you may only need to pick up an orange at the grocery store.
- Amazing Texture – Pound cake is the perfect dessert but adding the orange flavor makes for a delicious flavor. The soft, buttery texture makes this a family favorite dessert.
- Bright Orange Flavor – Make this recipe with store-bought orange juice or fresh orange juice. Grate in orange zest for orange flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Cake
- All Purpose Flour. It is most accurately measured if you spoon the flour into the measuring cup.
- Eggs. Large eggs at room temperature.
- Granulated Sugar. White, granulated sugar.
- Butter. Salted and softened at room temperature.
- Orange. Use a large orange to juice and zest.
Glaze
- Powdered Sugar. Sift the powdered sugar to remove lumps so the glaze is smooth.
- Orange Juice. Fresh juice is best.
Find the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.
Variations
- Orange Slices – For a delicious variation, top the pound cake with orange slices before baking.
- Bundt Cake – You can also bake this pound cake in a bundt pan for a beautiful dessert.
- Orange Juice – You can use freshly squeezed orange juice or store bought orange juice.
- Orange Syrup – To enhance the orange flavor, add in orange syrup. This will enhance the citrus flavor.
How to Make Orange Pound Cake
- Step 1 – Heat the Oven – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then line a 9 inch loaf pan with parchment paper and spray the paper with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2. Beat together the softened butter and sugar in medium bowls. Mix with a hand or stand mixer until combined and creamy.
Step 3. Next, add in the eggs one at a time. Mix on low speed until combined.
Step 4. Then whisk in the flour and baking powder until just combined.
Step 5. Juice and zest a large orange. Then gently stir the orange juice and zest into the batter.
Step 6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes. Let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes in the pan and then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 7. While the cake is cooling, make the glaze. Combine the powdered sugar and orange juice.
Step 8. Drizzle the glaze once the cake has cooled completely.
Step 9. Then the cake is ready to slice, serve and enjoy.
Recipe Tips
- Prepare Loaf Pan – Make sure to prepare the loaf pan by lining with parchment paper and cooking spray. This helps to remove the orange pound cake from the pan easily. It also helps for an easy cleanup.
- Combining Ingredients – Combine the pound cake ingredients to mix together do not over mix. It could change the texture of the pound cake if mixed for to long.
- Baking Pound Cake – Bake the pound cake until golden brown. You can also insert toothpick to ensure the pound cake is cooked through. Make sure to not overcook.
- Cool Completely – Before topping the pound cake with the glaze, make sure it has cooled completely.
FAQs
The best way to keep the pound cake moist and a tender crumb, make sure to not overbake the pound cake. You will know the pound cake is done when the top is golden brown.
Yes, you can freeze orange pound cake. Wrap the pound cake with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Place in an airtight container and it will stay fresh for up to 3 months.
Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5-7 days. You can also freeze this recipe. See Can You Freeze Pound Cake.
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Orange Pound Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 1/3 cups All Purpose Flour
- 3 Large Eggs
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 2/3 cup Salted Butter softened
- 1 Large Orange juice and zest
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup Powder Sugar
- 1 Tablespoons Orange Juice
Instructions
For the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9 inch loaf pan with parchment paper and spray the paper with non-stick cooking spray.
- Beat together the softened butter and sugar with a hand held or stand up mixer until the mixture is combined and creamy.
- Add in the eggs on low speed, one at a time until combined.
- Then mix in the flour and baking powder until just combined.
- Juice and zest a large orange. Then gently stir the orange juice and zest into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes in the pan and then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Glaze:
- While the cake is cooling, mix together the powdered sugar and orange juice until you get a glaze.
- Once the cake has cooled completely, drizzle the glaze on top.
- Then the cake is ready to slice, serve and enjoy!
