Orange Pound Cake

Orange Pound Cake
Orange Pound Cake might be just the dessert you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains roughly 4g of protein, 11g of fat, and a total of 295 calories. This recipe serves 20. Head to the store and pick up butter, flour, vanillan extract, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Instructions

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Watch how to make this recipe.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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To glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar and orange juice in a bowl, mixing with a wire whisk until smooth.
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Add a few more drops of juice, if necessary, to make it pour easily.
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Pour over the top of one cake and allow the glaze to dry. Wrap well, and store in the refrigerator.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs, 20 m.
Servings20
Health Score1
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