Best 9 Citrus Almond Pound Cake Recipes

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Introducing the delectable "Citrus Almond Pound Cake," a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds with its burst of citrusy sweetness and almond decadence. This classic pound cake recipe is elevated with the vibrant zest of lemons and oranges, complemented by the nutty richness of almonds, creating a moist, tender, and supremely flavorful treat. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will lead you through the steps of crafting this exceptional citrus almond pound cake that promises to impress family, friends, and anyone lucky enough to savor its deliciousness.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CITRUS-ALMOND POUNDCAKE



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This poundcake is richer, moister and more flavorful than any you've tasted, and it's not difficult to make. (Much of it is done in the food processor; do not pulse more than you must.) The consistency and flavor rely on the almond paste in the batter, and a simple soak of lemon juice, orange juice and sugar; the cake acts like a sponge, absorbing the sweetened citrus juice. A word of advice about this or any other Bundt cake: butter and flour the pan well. Even nonstick Bundt pans can be tricky. There's nothing more frustrating than having your cake fall partly out, leaving the pretty top bit clinging to the pan.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cubed, plus more for pan
Flour for pan
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
3 cups plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
7-ounce tube almond paste
7 large eggs
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 teaspoons orange zest
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups cake flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour an 8-cup Bundt pan. Put lemon juice, orange juice and 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar in a small saucepan over low heat; cook until the sugar dissolves and remove from heat.
  • Put almond paste and remaining 2 cups sugar in food processor and process until well combined; add butter and continue processing until light and fluffy. With the machine running, add eggs one at a time along with zest and vanilla, and continue to process until smooth.
  • Stop the machine, add the flour, baking powder and salt, and pulse a few times - just until the dry ingredients are integrated (be careful not to over process, or the cake will become tough). Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until golden, about 1 hour and 10 minutes. When a skewer or thin-bladed knife inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, remove the cake from the oven and let cool slightly.
  • Pour the citrus soak over the cake and let it sit for about 30 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the cake releases from the pan easily. Cut into slices.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 496, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 76 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 117 milligrams, Sugar 59 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ALMOND POUND CAKE WITH LEMON



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There are several variations of this cake, but this is the one that I like best. Note the use of almond oil as an ingredient. Try to find one that is very fragrant (many are not). This cake is easy to make and great served with fresh berries or good ice cream.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup fragrant almond oil
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
12 ounces almond paste, cut into pieces
2 large lemons, zested and juiced
5 large eggs
1/2 cup flour mixed with 1 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Using a tablespoon or so of the almond oil, lightly oil the bottom of an 8-inch cake pan. Line with a round of parchment, lightly oil this with another tablespoon or so of the oil and then dust with flour shaking out the excess.
  • With an electric mixer beat the butter, remaining oil (you should have around 1/3 cup) and sugar together until fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the almond paste, lemon zest and juice and beat until smooth. Beat in the eggs 1 at a time making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Fold in the flour and baking powder.
  • Pour batter in prepared pan and bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until a cake tester comes out nearly clean. While cake is baking, combine glaze ingredients in a small saucepan and over moderate heat stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • When cake is done, cool on a rack for 15 minutes and then turn cake out to cool completely. Transfer cake, topside up to a plate and brush glaze over the top so that it soaks in completely. Cake can be made up to 2 days ahead. Wrap in plastic and store at room temperature.

CITRUS POUND CAKE



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Use both orange and lemon zest to brighten the flavor of this pound cake.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 4h

Yield 8-10

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 sticks (1 pound) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for buttering the pan
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the pan
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 cup half-and-half, at room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
8 large eggs, at room temperature
2 3/4 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons finely grated orange zest
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting (optional)

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Butter and flour a 12-cup fluted tube or Bundt pan.
  • Sift the flour, nutmeg and salt into a medium bowl. Whisk the half-and-half, vanilla and almond extracts and eggs in a large liquid measuring cup or bowl.
  • Beat the butter in a large bowl, using an electric mixer, on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Reduce the speed to low and slowly add the granulated sugar. Once all the sugar is incorporated, increase the speed to medium and beat until light and fluffy, scraping down sides of the bowl occasionally, about 4 minutes. Beat in the orange and lemon zests. Reduce the speed to low, gradually beat in the flour mixture until incorporated and then slowly beat in the egg mixture. Stir a few times with a rubber spatula to ensure the batter is well mixed (it will be thick).
  • Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean and the top springs back when lightly pressed, about 1 1/2 hours. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 to 15 minutes, then invert the cake onto the rack to cool completely.
  • Dust the cake with confectioners? sugar if using.

ORANGE ALMOND POUND CAKE



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This recipe is very versatile. I love using it for holiday parties.

Provided by KittyGoyl

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 pound butter, softened
3 cups white sugar
3 ounces marzipan
6 eggs
⅓ cup half-and-half
⅓ cup milk
⅓ cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch tube pan.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and baking soda together in a bowl.
  • Beat butter and sugar together in a bowl until creamy. Add marzipan. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat half-and-half into butter mixture.
  • Stir 1 cup of flour mixture into the butter mixture. Stir in milk. Add another 1 cup flour mixture to the butter mixture and stir milk into mixture. Add remaining flour mixture and stir in orange juice. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and give batter a final mix. Pour batter into prepared tube pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 90 minutes.
  • Cool cake in the pan for 15 to 20 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 790.6 calories, Carbohydrate 95.7 g, Cholesterol 212.8 mg, Fat 42.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, Sodium 423.7 mg, Sugar 66 g

ALMOND-LEMON POUND CAKE



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This lemon-almond cake is the first cake I learned to make more than 30 years ago, and it's still a favorite of mine. You can freeze any leftover cake and berry sauce for another time. -Michaela Rosenthal, Woodland Hills, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon plus 3/4 cup butter, softened, divided
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 cup cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup lemon juice
TOPPING:
1 cup each frozen unsweetened raspberries, strawberries and blueberries
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-in. round baking pan with 1 teaspoon butter. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar; set aside. Place the almonds and sugar in a blender or food processor; cover and process until finely ground., In a small bowl, cream remaining butter; beat in almond mixture until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in sour cream and lemon zest. Combine the flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with lemon juice., Pour into prepared pan. , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack to cool completely. , For topping, in a heavy saucepan, combine the berries, sugar and lemon juice. Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 10 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. Sprinkle cake with confectioners' sugar. Serve with berry topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 654 calories, Fat 37g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 334mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CITRUS POUND CAKE



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Moist and tender, this gorgeous classic has a refreshing taste of sunshine. -Lisa M Varner, El Paso, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
6 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup lemon yogurt
GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped candied lemon peel
2 tablespoons finely chopped candied orange peel

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla, lemon zest and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with yogurt. Beat just until combined., Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 325° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and enough lemon juice to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over cake. Sprinkle with candied lemon and orange peel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

ALMOND CRUNCH POUND CAKE



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This is a dense, rich cake with a candy-like topping that is easy to make. It freezes really well so you can have a great dessert on hand. Wrap well and store at room temperature up to 2 days or freeze up to 1 month. Crisp it in the oven briefly at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for that just-baked taste. Serve with whipped cream and raspberries.

Provided by Valerie Brunmeier

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 1h8m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup slivered almonds
⅓ cup white sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon milk
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
⅓ cup almond paste
1 cup white sugar
4 eggs, at room temperature
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Combine slivered almonds, 1/3 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and milk in a small saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until butter is melted and mixture is smooth, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove topping from heat.
  • Combine 1 1/2 cup flour, cream of tartar, and salt in a bowl.
  • Beat 3/4 cup softened butter and almond paste in a large bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add 1 cup white sugar and continue beating until mixture is light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time, beating 1 minute after each addition; stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Add flour mixture and beat until batter is just mixed, about 1 minute more; pour into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon flour evenly over batter. Spoon the topping over the flour layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.3 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 102.8 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 124.3 mg, Sugar 22.7 g

CITRUS POUND CAKE



Citrus Pound Cake image

Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Lemon     Orange     Vanilla     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising; sift before measuring)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 sticks (1/2 pound) unsalted butter, softened
4 large eggs, at room temperature 30 minutes
2 teaspoons fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Garnish: confectioners sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F with rack in middle. Butter an 8 1/2- by 4 1/2-inch loaf pan.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Mix together sugar and zests with an electric mixer at low speed until sugar is evenly colored, then add butter and beat at high speed until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  • Beat in eggs 1 at a time at medium speed, scraping down side of bowl frequently, then beat in juices and vanilla. At low speed, mix in flour mixture until just incorporated.
  • Spread batter in loaf pan and rap pan several times on counter to eliminate air bubbles. Bake until golden and a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Cool in pan on a rack 30 minutes, then run a knife around edge of pan and invert cake onto rack. Cool completely, top side up.

CITRUS ALMOND CAKE



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This is an awesome cake that hold fairly well without getting all weird and dry. It's very light and fluffy--serve it warm with some cracked pepper ice cream. It's also great with fruit compote, fruit or vanilla sauce, a vanilla rum sauce (yum).

Provided by Desree42

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup flour
1 cup sliced almonds
2/3 cup sugar
4 egg yolks
3 tablespoons whole milk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 pinch salt
2 egg whites
1 lemon, zest of
1 orange, zest of

Steps:

  • In a food processor grind the nuts and 1/3 Celsius of the sugar until fine.
  • In a bowl mix the nut/sugar mixture, milk, egg yolks, vanilla, flour, salt, and zest.
  • Mix until smooth.
  • Beat the egg whites with salt until medium stiff, slowly add the remaining sugar and beat until stiff and glossy.
  • Slowly fold the whites into the batter.
  • Butter and flour cake pan then pour in batter.
  • Bake at 400°F until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool pan slightly then unmold and allow to finish cooling prior to serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.9, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 95, Sodium 39.3, Carbohydrate 25.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 17.7, Protein 5.5

Tips:

  • For a moist and flavorful cake, use fresh citrus fruits with bright colors and firm flesh.
  • Zest the citrus fruits before juicing them to extract the maximum flavor and aroma.
  • Use unsalted butter for the cake batter to control the amount of salt and achieve the desired taste.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy to incorporate air into the batter and create a tender crumb.
  • Beat the eggs in a separate bowl before adding them to the batter to prevent curdling.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with milk, to avoid overmixing and gluten development.
  • Fold in the chopped almonds gently to retain their texture and prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven to ensure even cooking and prevent the cake from sinking in the center.
  • Use a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake to check for doneness. It should come out clean with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing it to prevent the glaze from becoming runny.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Conclusion:

With its vibrant citrus flavor, moist and tender crumb, and elegant glaze, this Citrus Almond Pound Cake is a delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a brunch, celebrating a special event, or simply craving a sweet and satisfying snack, this cake is sure to impress. Follow the tips provided to ensure a successful baking experience and enjoy the bright and zesty flavors of this citrus-infused pound cake.

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