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A white plate with 2 slices of pound cake on it, with half a loaf of orange pound cake and 2 oranges in the background.
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4.67 from 12 votes

Orange Pound Cake

A delicious orange pound cake that is rich, dense and easy to make, topped with an orange glaze.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Orange Cake, Orange Pound Cake, Pound Cake
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 569kcal
Author: Great Grub, Delicious Treats

Ingredients

For the Orange Pound Cake

For the Orange Glaze

Instructions

For the Cake

  • Preheat oven to 350° and prepare a loaf pan by covering in Crisco and a thin layer of flour.
  • In a small bowl, add the flour. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add in vanilla, zest, and orange juice.
  • Add in eggs one at a time until combined.
  • Alternate adding in flour and milk until mixed well.
  • Pour cake mixture into prepared baking loaf.
  • Bake for 60 - 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and let cool almost completely before topping with glaze.

For the Glaze

  • In a medium bowl, add powdered sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and milk and mix together until well combined. Drizzle over top of orange pound cake.
  • Allow glaze to set before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional values are approximate.
 
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.
 
Recipe inspired from Allrecipes

Nutrition

Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 212mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 830IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg