A bright and citrusy orange pound cake topped with a simple glaze that will keep everyone coming back for a second slice! The perfect cake for Easter, Mother’s Day and weekend brunch!
1 cup (200 g) C&H® Granulated Sugar
3 TBSP orange zest (from about 2-3 oranges)
1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 large eggs, room temperature
4 large egg yolks, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1 cup plus 2 TBSP (137 g) cake flour, spooned and leveled
1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 1/2 cups C&H® Confectioners Sugar, sifted
3-4 TBSP freshly squeezed orange juice or whole milk
1-2 TBSP full fat Greek yogurt or sour cream, optional (to thicken the glaze)
For Glaze
Mix all ingredients together with a whisk until smooth and pourable. If too thin, add more powdered sugar. If too thick add more orange juice or milk. Drizzle over top of the cooled cake.
Store the cake tightly covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Cake may be frozen before adding the glaze. Wrap tightly in two layers of plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature and then add the glaze before serving.
Find it online: https://athomebyheather.com/orange-pound-cake/