Orange Dreamsicle Pound Cake
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| Serves | 12 |
| Prep time | 30 minutes |
| Cook time | 1 hour, 10 minutes |
| Total time | 1 hour, 40 minutes |
| Meal type | Dessert |
A cake worthy of a special occasion, this Orange Dreamsicle Pound Cake is the perfect combination of tart and sweet. Garnish with orange slices, or serve with fresh spring berries.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 Large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 4 teaspoons orange zest (divided)
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest (divided)
- 1/4 cup fresh orange or lemon juice
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 4 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Preheat oven to 325°. Cream butter and shortening together at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add granulated sugar, beating at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir in 2 teaspoons orange zest, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1/4 cup fresh orange or lemon juice. Pour batter into a greased and floured 10-inch (12-cup) Bundt pan. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until a long wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack, and cool completely. | |
| Step 4 | |
| For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, 4 teaspoons orange juice, vanilla, and remaining 2 teaspoons orange zest and 1 teaspoon lemon zest until smooth. If necessary, add more orange juice, 1/4 teaspoon at a time, until the glaze is a pouring consistency. Spoon over cake. Garnish with orange slices and powdered sugar, if desired. | |