Orange Pound Cake

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup butter (softened)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/2 cup milk (or sour cream)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp fresh orange juice
• 1 tsp orange zest (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a loaf pan (8x4 or 9x5) with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).

4. 4

   Mix in eggs one at a time. Add orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla.

5. 5

   Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk (or sour cream), mixing just until combined.

6. 6

   Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

7. 7

   Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

8. 8

   If desired, whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled cake. Slice and enjoy!