Orange Pound Cake | Orange Cake Recipe

Orange pound cake is a rich, soft and moist cake that is full of fresh orange flavor. This simple cake is made with basic ingredients such as eggs, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, butter, oranges and homemade candied orange peel. This cake can be enjoyed as is, but it will be even more delicious if served with a cup of warm tea or coffee.

Orange Pound Cake

A few days ago when I was cleaning out the refrigerator, I found some parts. I found a jar of homemade candied orange peel. I decided to use it in cakes and hence I made this one.

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This cake is a rich and buttery cake. It will be a little dense as all pound cakes will be a little dense. This slice is perfect for breakfast along with a cup of coffee or tea.

About Citrus Pound Cake

Orange pound cake is basically classic pound cake with a citrus twist, as it is packed with real orange flavor. The cake is very soft and moist, and every bite gives you a tangy taste that makes it a refreshing and delicious cake.

The best part about this recipe is that it’s so simple and versatile that you can slice it and enjoy it warm straight from the oven, or drink it with a cup of hot tea or coffee for a relaxing evening treat. The fresh and refreshing taste of orange cake makes it perfect for breakfast, evening snack, school snack or after-meal dessert.

This orange pound cake has become one of my favorite cakes whenever I have some oranges lying around. It’s easy to make with basic ingredients like eggs, all-purpose flour, butter, sugar, and citrus, and the smell of home when it bakes is amazing.

And if you want to make it for a special occasion, you can easily turn it into a layered orange cake. Add a little cream cheese frosting or whipped cream between the layers and sprinkle chopped candied orange peel on top and it would be perfect for a birthday cake, Christmas cake or party favor.

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General Questions

Q. Can I add bottled orange juice instead of fresh juice?

Yes, you can. However, real, fresh orange juice and orange peel provide the best flavor and taste. Bottled juices may not taste refreshing and may also have a high sugar content.

Q. Can I turn this batter into cupcakes?

Yes, you can. It’s a great way to make sweet treats for your kids. Top with whipped cream, chocolate ganache, or cream cheese frosting and serve.

Q. Can I add nuts and dried fruits?

Of course ! Add some chopped almonds, cashews, walnuts, dried cranberries, or chocolate chips of your choice. Add at the end and gently fold into the batter.

Q. Can I make it without eggs?

Replace eggs with alternatives such as flax seeds, yogurt, vinegar, or baking soda. The texture and taste may vary slightly.

Ingredients

Flour – You can use half regular flour and half wheat flour. For a healthier version, substitute whole wheat flour.

Butter – to make pound cake, you need a large amount of butter. use unsalted butter in this cake.

Orange peel – This is the main ingredient of the recipe. Rub the bright outer layer of orange peel into the sugar-butter mixture, which will give the mixture a strong, fresh orange aroma.

baking powder: This is the leavening agent used to make cakes rise and make cakes soft and fluffy.

Egg – Eggs are important in this recipe for texture. You can make pound cake without eggs. This is the recipe.

Sugar: Sugar is added to add sweetness and also balance the orange flavor. You can use any sugar such as castor sugar, brown sugar, or sweetened condensed milk.

Yogurt or Sour Cream- Yoghurt or sour cream is added to the cake to make the cake soft and tender.

Candied Orange Peel – I used my homemade orange peel.

Expert Tips

Room temperature is key: Store ingredients such as milk, eggs, butter, yogurt and oranges for at least one hour before making. Cold ingredients make the cake tough and dense. When they are soft, they will mix beautifully and make a soft, moist cake.

Grate the skin: Just grate the orange part, because it tastes better than orange juice. Avoid grating the white part, because it will cause a bitter taste.

Test with a toothpick: Once cooked, insert a toothpick in the middle, if it looks clean then the cake is cooked.

Added flavors: Experiment with other flavors like almond extract, coconut extract, or add chopped nuts and chocolate chips for a nutty taste.

Storage & Serving

Store this rich and creamy orange cake at room temperature for 2 to 3 days. If you want to keep it longer, store it covered in the refrigerator for a week. Slice and serve orange pound cake with a cup of hot coffee or tea as an evening snack.

the glaze should be thick

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