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.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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.

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Citrus-Glazed Pound Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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