Are you searching for a delectable dessert that is both sweet and citrusy? Look no further than the "Orange Sweet Potato Pound Cake with Orange Glaze"! This tantalizing treat combines the moist, fluffy texture of a classic pound cake with the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes and the vibrant flavor of oranges. Topped with a luscious orange glaze, this cake is a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. Whether you're hosting a special occasion or simply want a delicious dessert to enjoy at home, this recipe is sure to impress.
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FRESH ORANGE POUND CAKES WITH AN ORANGE GLAZE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Grease 24 (1/2 cup) mini bundt pans (2 pans of 12 mini bundt tins). In an electric mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the butter and sugar. Beat until smooth.
- Add the eggs and yolks, 1 at a time, and continue to beat until incorporated. Add the orange zest and vanilla. Add the flour and salt, 1/2 cup at a time until the batter is smooth. Spoon 1/3 cup of the batter into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the top of the cake domes and are slightly golden. Remove from the oven and cool slightly. Unmold the cakes onto wire racks.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and orange juice together. Whisk until smooth. Place the wire racks over a baking sheet, lined with parchment paper. Drizzle the glaze over each cake. Sprinkle the top of each cake with the almonds. Cool the cakes to room temperature. Place the cakes on a serving platter and serve.
SWEET POTATO POUND CAKE
A light-tasting, fine-textured cake. Excellent for the holiday season.
Provided by ANNE MCCULLOUGH
Categories Desserts Cakes Pound Cake Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan. Sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and salt. Set aside.
- In large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add mashed sweet potatoes and vanilla. Beat until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time (the batter will look curdled). Add flour mixture to potato mixture. Beat on low until combined.
- Pour batter into 10 inch tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. Cool cake for 20 minutes in the pan, then invert onto serving plate.
- To make the glaze: in a small bowl, combine confectioners sugar with 3 to 5 teaspoons orange juice to achieve drizzling consistency. Spoon over warm cake and sprinkle with orange zest if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.2 calories, Carbohydrate 64.8 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 280.5 mg, Sugar 39.6 g
ORANGE SWEET POTATO BAKE
-Dorothy Pritchett, Wills Point, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place sweet potato in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until almost tender. Drain. Arrange potato and orange slices in a 2-cup baking dish., In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, water, nutmeg and salt. Cover and microwave on high for 30 seconds or until mixture is melted and smooth, stirring once. Stir in orange zest. Pour over potato and orange., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until potato is tender, spooning glaze over potato and orange occasionally. Sprinkle with pecans if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
SWEET POTATO CAKE WITH ORANGE GLAZE
Make and share this Sweet Potato Cake With Orange Glaze recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Outta Here
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour a 10-in tube pan with removable bottom. Tap out excess flour.
- Place pecan halves on bottom of pan in even layer.
- Using colander, drain sweet potatoes well.
- In a bowl, mash potatoes until smooth.
- In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger and salt.
- In large bowl, with electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and sugars 2 minutes, until fluffy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in buttermilk, vanilla and mashed potatoes.
- With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture, beat on medium speed until well blended. Spoon batter into prepared pan; spread evenly. Bake 60 to 65 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool on rack 15 minutes. Run knife around edges; remove pan sides. Cool completely.
- Run long, sharp knife carefully under bottom of cake between pan and pecans. Turn cake out onto cake plate, pecan side up.
- Glaze: In small saucepan, over high heat, combine sugar and orange juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and boil until thick and syrupy, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in zest.
- Brush over pecans, letting some glaze run down sides of cake.
SWEET POTATO & ORANGE POUND CAKE
Although I've slightly tweaked this recipe, the original was found in the 2009 Taste of Home Fall Baking Cookbook.
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- FOR THE CAKE: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, then grease & flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter & sugar until light & fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Beat in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt & nutmeg, then add this flour mixture to the butter mixture, a cup at a time, & alternating the flour mixture additions with a cup of sweet potato additions. BEFORE COMPLETELY MIXED, add the tablespoon of orange zest, & mix just until combined in a stiff batter.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan & bake 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven & cool for 10 minutes before removing cake from the pan & placing the cake on a wire rack to cool completely.
- FOR THE GLAZE: In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon of orange zest & enough juice to achieve an acceptable consistency.
- Drizzle over the cooled cake.
ORANGE GLAZED SWEET POTATOES
The orange juice makes this a tasty dish. Even people who are not fond of sweet potatoes like this one. Give it a try!
Provided by Cindy Callentine
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pare and halve sweet potatoes.
- Combine peel, juice, corn syrup, and brown sugar.
- Add sweet potatoes, boiling water, and salt to a large saucepan. Simmer, covered, until tender; this should take about 15 minutes. Drain off liquid, leaving 1/4 cup in skillet. Dot potatoes with butter or margarine. Pour orange juice mixture over potatoes, and add orange slices. Cook, uncovered, over low heat until glazed, an additional 15 minutes. Baste often, and turn once while cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.7 calories, Carbohydrate 76.9 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 528 mg, Sugar 33.4 g
ORANGE-GLAZED SWEET POTATOES
Sweet potatoes are such a nutritious vegetable and this recipe makes it absolutely delicious. The topping makes it irresistible.-American Dairy Assoc, Stacy Duffy, Chicago, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook sweet potatoes in boiling water until tender but still hold their shape, about 5 minutes; drain. Arrange in a buttered 2-qt. baking dish so slices overlap slightly. , In a saucepan, combine juice, butter, sugar, syrup, zest and spices; bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium; cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Drizzle over potatoes., In a small bowl, combine oats, sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Using sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes adds a unique flavor and texture to the pound cake. - Grating the sweet potatoes finely ensures they blend well into the batter and don't overpower the other flavors. - Creaming the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy helps incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a tender and moist cake. - Adding eggs one at a time and beating well after each addition helps prevent the batter from curdling. - Using both baking powder and baking soda as leavening agents ensures the cake rises properly. - The orange glaze adds a sweet and citrusy flavor to the cake and also helps keep it moist. - To make the glaze, simply whisk together orange juice, powdered sugar, and a bit of vanilla extract. - Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake before serving for a professional-looking finish.Conclusion:
With its moist texture, sweet potato flavor, and tangy orange glaze, this pound cake is sure to be a hit at any gathering. It's easy to make and can be enjoyed for breakfast, dessert, or as a snack. Experiment with different flavors of glaze, such as lemon, lime, or even chocolate, to create a unique and delicious treat.
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