Orange pound cake recipe
Orange Pound Cake recipe
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About this recipe
In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.This orange pound cake recipe is a delightful twist on a classic dessert. Bursting with the refreshing flavor of oranges, this cake is moist, tender, and incredibly flavorful. The combination of tangy citrus and sweet buttery goodness makes it a perfect treat for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this delicious cake in no time. Indulge in a slice of this orange pound cake and savor the bright and zesty flavors that will surely leave you craving for more.
Keywords: orange pound cake, citrus, moist, flavorful, easy
Orange pound cake recipe details
Ingredients
| 225 g | butter, at room temperature |
| 330 g | caster sugar |
| 4 large | eggs |
| 175 g | plain flour |
| 1 ½ tsp | baking powder |
| 2 tbsp | fresh orange zest, from unwaxed fruit only |
| 2 tbsp | fresh orange juice |
| 50 g | dates, chopped |
| 50 g | pecans, chopped |
Instructions
Grease and flour a 2lb, 900g-1Kg loaf tin.Preheat oven to Gas Mark 4, 350°F, 180°C.
In a large bowl beat the butter until soft. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and beat after each one.
Sift flour and baking powder into separate bowl. Mix with egg mixture until blended.
Stir in orange juice and zest and fold in nuts and dates.
Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a skewer inserted into centre of cake comes out clean.
Remove from oven and cool in tin for 10 minutes. Turn out to cool completely on wire rack.
Slice to serve.
Preparation time:
ca. 20 min
Resting time:
ca. 2 hrs
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a
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