An irresistible Orange Pound Cake made with freshly squeezed orange juice then lightly brushed with an orange syrup and glaze.
This moist and citrusy cake is bursting with orange-licious flavors.
Ohmigod, you will not be able to eat just one piece.
The orange juice used in the recipe is from fresh squeeze oranges, not store bought orange juice.
Makes this recipe even. better.
and if you’re a fan of poppy seeds, you can always add that in.
I highly recommend making this for guest or bringing it to a party, so you won’t be tempted to eat the. whole. thing.
Jeans, you know.
Moist and delicious Orange Pound Cake bursting with orange zest.
Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2-1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 4 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup grated orange zest (6 oranges)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, divided
- 3/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1-1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and 2 cups of the granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment for about 5 minutes, or until light and fluffy. With the mixer on medium speed, beat in the eggs, one at a time, and the orange zest.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, combine 1/4 cup of the orange juice, the buttermilk, and vanilla. Add the flour and buttermilk mixtures alternately to the batter, beginning and ending with the flour. Divide the batter evenly between the pans, smooth the tops, and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until a cake tester comes out clean.
- While the cakes bake, cook the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar with the remaining 1/2 cup orange juice in a small saucepan over low heat until the sugar dissolves. When the cakes are done, let them cool for 10 minutes. Take them out of the pans and place them on a baking rack set over a tray. Spoon the orange syrup over the cakes and allow the cakes to cool completely.
- To glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar and orange juice in a bowl, mixing with a wire whisk until smooth. Add a few more drops of juice, if necessary, to make it pour easily. Pour over the top of one cake and allow the glaze to dry. Wrap well, and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Recipe Source: FoodNetwork
Looks delicious cake.
Thank you!
I’m liking how you used fresh OJ for your orange flavor. Looks great! Why don’t you stop by and share with us on Five Friday Finds?
Thank you! I adds a natural sweet zest to it! Thank you for the invite!!
Mmmm…your Orange pound cake looks so moist and yummy! I’ve been wanting to make a pound cake and I will definitely have to try your recipe. Pinning this! Thanks for sharing 😉
You will be glad you did! 😉 The orange juice gives is a orange zest flavor this is amazing!!
You orange pound cake looks simply divine!! Pinning!! I can’t wait to get your recipe a try!
Thanks, Marti, for sharing it with us at Project Inspire{d}!!
Thank you, Diane for your sweet comment!! I’m so glad you like the recipe!
Yummy, yummy. Fresh orange juice? Pinning to try. Must be delicious. I would not add poppy seeds. Looks perfect this way.
The fresh orange juice adds the perfect zest! Thank you for the Pin and Happy Thursday!!