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.

Samkelo Mbatha
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I'm not a fan of citrus desserts, but this cake was actually pretty good.


Kisakye Joseph
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Ronnie Evridge
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Owen Jones
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I would have liked.


Mitun Baishnab
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The glaze on this cake is a bit too sweet for my taste.


SUBRATA BISWAS
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I found this cake to be a bit dry. I think it could have used more moisture.


Manuel Mota
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This cake is a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor is good.


Matthew Blessing
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a huge hit! She loved the citrus flavor and the glaze.


Iya Laje
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the citrus flavor and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Ivan Velazquez
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I'm not a huge fan of citrus desserts, but this cake was really good. The glaze is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Purna Gurung
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Badam BJ
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out great. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Daniel Simm
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I love the moist texture of this cake and the citrus flavor is just right.


David Saint
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly! I'm definitely making this again.


Gerald Crait
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This is the best citrus pound cake I've ever had! The glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Sk Rone
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and the flavor was amazing.


Mbali Mashinini
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This citrus pound cake was a hit at my dinner party! The moist, fluffy texture and the bright citrus flavor were a perfect combination.