12/23/2025
A tender pound cake scented with fresh orange zest and glazed. Make it in loaves or a bundt pan and share it—or not.
Step by Step Guide to Making Glazed Orange Pound Cake with Orange Zest
Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Pans
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place a rack in the center.
Butter and flour your loaf pans or bundt pan, tapping out excess flour. Set aside.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar
In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter on medium speed until smooth (about 30 seconds).
Add sugar and continue to beat on medium-high until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla
Gradually add the beaten eggs in 2 to 3 additions, beating well after each and scraping down the sides.
Add the vanilla extract and mix just until incorporated.
Step 5: Alternate Milk and Flour
With mixer on low, add one-third of the dry ingredients.
Add half the milk, mix briefly, then add another third of flour. Repeat with the remaining milk and flour.
Stop mixing once everything is just combined. Do not overbeat.
Step 6: Add Orange Zest
Gently fold in orange zest by hand using a spatula.
Step 7: Bake
Spoon batter into prepared pans, filling no more than ¾ full.
Bake for 20–30 minutes for mini loaves or 50–65 minutes for regular loaves or bundt.
The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
Step 8: Glaze (Optional)
Whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest until smooth.
Drizzle over cooled cakes. Let set before serving.
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