Citrus-Glazed Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Citrus-Glazed Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces butter, at room temperature; 1 grated orange, zest of; 1 grated lemon, zest of; 2 cups sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cups flour; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 4 large eggs; 1/2 lb Greek yogurt or 1/2 lb sour cream; Glaze; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 lemon, juice of; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

8 ounces butter, at room temperature
1 grated orange, zest of
1 grated lemon, zest of
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1/2 lb Greek yogurt or 1/2 lb sour cream
Glaze
1/2 cup orange juice
1 lemon, juice of
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter

1
Preheat oven to 300F (this low temperature is correct).
2
Butter and flour a bundt pan.
3
Cream butter with zests, vanilla and sugar for 8 minutes (this is important for a light, high cake!).
4
Add baking powder and salt.
5
Add flour, alternately with eggs and yoghurt.
6
Combine well, scraping down sides and bottom of bowl with rubber spatula.
7
Batter will be very thick.
8
Empty batter into prepared Bundt pan.
9
Bake until done, approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
10
Remove and let stand on rack for 10 minutes.
11
Heat together glaze ingredients until butter melts and sugar dissolves.
12
Pour over cake.
13
Let stand 30 minutes longer before removing from pan.
14
Cool completely.

1433

kcal

Calories

Fat

191

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces butter, at room temperature, 1 grated orange, zest of, 1 grated lemon, zest of, 2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Citrus-Glazed Pound Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Citrus-Glazed Pound Cake

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