Orange Almond Pound Cake
Pound cake got its name from its traditional recipe that calls for a pound each of flour, butter, sugar, and eggs.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Orange Almond Pound Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the almond extract, orange zest, orange juice, and buttermilk.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the sliced almonds on top.
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Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 380kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16g25%
- Total Carbohydrate 52g18%
- Sugars 32g
- Protein 6g12%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
