Best 2 Orange Butter Pound Cake Recipes

The orange butter pound cake is an iconic dessert that can elevate any occasion. With its moist, tender crumb and rich, citrusy flavor, this cake is sure to impress your friends and family. The key to making a perfect orange butter pound cake lies in using fresh oranges and high-quality butter. The orange zest and juice infuse the cake with a vibrant citrus flavor, while the butter adds richness and moisture. This classic recipe has been passed down for generations, and it's a favorite for celebrations and everyday enjoyment. Let's dive into the delightful world of baking an orange butter pound cake and discover the secrets to crafting this irresistible treat.

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ORANGE-BUTTER POUND CAKE

Orange-Butter Pound Cake image

Provided by Amy Auburn

Categories Cake Citrus Breakfast Brunch Dessert Bake Picnic Mother's Day Orange Spring Shower Potluck Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 3/4 cups sugar
6 large eggs
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter and flour 12-cup Bundt pan. Using electric mixer, beat 1 1/4 cups butter in large bowl until smooth. Gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy. Beat in eggs 1 at a time, then orange juice, orange peel and vanilla. Add flour and salt and beat just until blended. Transfer batter to prepared pan.
Bake cake until golden and tester inserted near center comes out clean, about 1 hour 5 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack 10 minutes. Invert cake onto rack; cool completely. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap; store at room temperature.)

~ ORANGE BUTTER POUND CAKE BARS & ORANGE GLAZE ~

~ Orange Butter Pound Cake Bars & Orange Glaze ~ image

I got the idea for these wonderful bars from another recipe I had. They turned out wonderful with my additions. I hope you try them sometime, the glaze really makes them pop. Enjoy!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories Fruit Desserts

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 c butter, melted
2 c sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 c flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
2 Tbsp orange zest
1/3 c orange juice
1 tsp orange extract
GLAZE
1 1/2 c confectioners' sugar
1 tsp orange zest
1/2 tsp orange extract
2 1/2 Tbsp orange juice

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degree F. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non stick cooking spray that contains flour. ( Bakers joy ) Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Melt butter and place into a large mixing bowl, to this add sugar and stir well. Next beat in eggs one at a time and beat well after each addition. Add the flour mixture, beating until well combined. Stir in orange zest, juice and extract. Once well combined, spread into prepared pan and bake for 35 - 40 minutes or until pick inserted comes out clean.
2. Whisk glaze ingredients, until smooth. If needs more juice, add to desired consistency. Once cake is baked, remove from over to cooling rack. Poke tiny holes with fork all over cake. After about 5 minutes, drizzle cake with half of the glaze, so can soak into the cake. Then when cakes cooled another 10 minutes, drizzle with remaining glaze.
3. Yum!

Tips:

Use fresh oranges for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh oranges, you can use 1/2 cup of orange juice concentrate plus 1/4 cup of water.
Be sure to zest the oranges before you juice them. The zest is where most of the orange flavor is.
Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the cake, making it light and tender.
Gradually add the eggs to the butter mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together before adding them to the batter. This will help to ensure that the cake is evenly mixed.
Pour the batter into a greased and floured bundt pan. Bake the cake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, make the orange butter sauce. Combine the butter, sugar, orange juice, and orange zest in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
When the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, turn the cake out onto a wire rack and let it cool completely.
Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the orange butter sauce over the top.

Conclusion:

Orange butter pound cake is a delicious and classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist, flavorful, and has a beautiful golden-brown crust. The orange butter sauce adds a delicious citrus flavor that takes this cake to the next level. This cake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.