Orange Glazed Pound Cake
This moist Orange Glazed Pound Cake features a bright citrus flavor and a sweet glaze, making it perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- Zest of 2 oranges
- Juice of 1 orange
Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
- 2 tablespoons orange juice for glaze
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
- Mix in the orange zest and juice until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
Baking
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a wire rack.
Glazing
- For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth.
- Drizzle over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
Make sure your butter is at room temperature for the best mixing results. Don't skip the orange zest; it adds wonderful flavor. For a more intense orange flavor, increase the amount of orange juice in the glaze. To store, keep the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days, or freeze it tightly wrapped for up to three months.