Description
A moist and tender Orange Pound Cake bursting with bright citrus flavor from fresh orange zest and juice. Topped with a silky orange glaze, it’s perfect for brunch, holidays, or an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange zest (from 2 large oranges)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
- 3 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream (at room temperature)
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice
- ½ teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5‑inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, rub together sugar and orange zest until the sugar is fragrant and slightly colored.
- Beat the orange-infused sugar and butter until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract, sour cream, and orange juice until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Loosely cover with foil after 45 minutes to prevent over-browning.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
- Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months; glaze after thawing.
- Use fresh orange juice for the best flavor, but bottled works in a pinch.
- Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt or buttermilk if needed.
- This cake can be made ahead and glazed before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
