Old-Fashioned Clementine Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Clementine Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing the pans; 3 cups sugar; 8 large eggs, room temperature; Zest and juice of 1 clementine; 4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the pans; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; Juice of 2 clementines; Zest of 1 clementine

Servings: persons

2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing the pans
3 cups sugar
8 large eggs, room temperature
Zest and juice of 1 clementine
4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the pans
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
1 cup confectioners' sugar
Juice of 2 clementines
Zest of 1 clementine

1
For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Adjust the oven rack to the center of the oven.
2
Grease two loaf pans with butter and dust with flour.
3
Add the butter and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer.
4
Using the paddle attachment, beat until light and fluffy, stopping once or twice to scrap down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition; then add the clementine juice and zest and the vanilla.
6
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon to get rid of any lumps.
7
Add the flour to the mixer in two additions, alternating with the milk, and mixing until combined.
8
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pans.
9
Bake for 1 hour 10 minutes, until golden and light.
10
Let the cakes cool for 15 minutes before turning them out of the pans.
11
Set the cakes right-side-up on a rack to cool.
12
For the glaze: In a bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and the clementine juice and zest.
13
Whisk together until smooth.
14
Apply the glaze to the cakes while they are still warm.

2346

kcal

Calories

114

Fat

298

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing the pans, 3 cups sugar, 8 large eggs, room temperature, Zest and juice of 1 clementine, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned Clementine 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.

Old-Fashioned Clementine Pound Cake

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