Citrus Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Citrus Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 6 large eggs; 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; 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

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
6 large eggs
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
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

1
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.
2
Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 325u00b0 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.
3
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.

1498

kcal

Calories

Fat

206

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 cup butter, softened, 2 cups sugar, 6 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Citrus 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 Pound Cake

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