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Glazed Orange Pound Cake
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and line a 9x5 loaf pan or pullman pan with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add the sugar and orange zest. Rub them together with your fingers until it resembles wet sand and smells aromatic.
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Add the butter and cream for 3-4 minutes until light & fluffy.
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Mix in the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla extract.
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Alternate the dry ingredients with the orange juice and oil in 3 additions, mixing until just combined.
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Scrape the bowl down with a rubber spatula to ensure everything is mixed properly, then pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top into an even layer.
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Bake the pound cake for about 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool completely before topping with the glaze.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, yogurt, and orange juice until smooth.
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Pour the glaze on top of the cooled cake, then slice and enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice is Essential 🍊Always use freshly squeezed orange juice rather than bottled—the bright, volatile oils in fresh juice create superior flavor that bottled versions cannot match, and the acidity is more consistent for better cake structure.
- Room Temperature Eggs and Yogurt Create Perfect Texture 🥚Let your eggs and Greek yogurt sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to ensure proper emulsification, which creates a tender crumb and prevents a dense, heavy cake.
- The Oil-Butter Combination Extends Freshness 🧈Don't skip the neutral oil in favor of all-butter—the oil's moisture content keeps the cake tender and fresh for days, while butter alone would make it dry out faster by the end of the week.
- Toast Your Orange Zest for Deeper Flavor 🔆Briefly warm your orange zest in a dry pan before adding to the batter to release essential oils and intensify the citrus flavor without adding extra liquid to the batter.
- Glaze at the Perfect Moment for Maximum Adhesion ✨Apply the powdered sugar glaze when the cake is still warm but fully cooled on the outside (about 15-20 minutes)—this allows it to set into a beautiful glossy coating rather than sliding off or staying too wet.
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