Rosemary Orange Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Rosemary Orange Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter (no substitutes); 4 -5 eggs; 2 cups sifted cake flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup honey; 1 tablespoon snipped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon orange extract or 1/4 teaspoon orange blossom water; 2 teaspoons orange juice; 2 teaspoons orange juice, for icing; 1 cup powdered sugar, for icing; fresh rosemary, for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup butter (no substitutes)
4 -5 eggs
2 cups sifted cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon snipped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon orange extract or 1/4 teaspoon orange blossom water
2 teaspoons orange juice
2 teaspoons orange juice, for icing
1 cup powdered sugar, for icing
fresh rosemary, for garnish (optional)

1
Allow butter and eggs to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2
Grease and lightly flour two 8x4x2-inch loaf pans.
3
Combine flour and baking powder.
4
Set aside.
5
In a large mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds or until softened.
6
Gradually add sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on medium speed about 6 minutes or until very light and fluffy.
7
Beat in honey.
8
Add eggs, one at a time, beating on low to medium speed for 1 minute after each addition and scraping bowl frequently.
9
(Batter may look slightly curdled.) Gradually add flour mixture, beating on low speed just until combined.
10
Gently stir in snipped or crushed rosemary, orange flower water or extract, orange peel, and orange juice.
11
Pour batter into prepared pans.
12
Bake in a 325 degree F oven about 45 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean.
13
Cool in pans for 10 minutes.
14
Remove from pans, and cool on wire racks.
15
For glaze, stir together powdered sugar and 2 teaspoons orange juice.
16
Drizzle over cakes.
17
If desired, top with rosemary sprigs.
18
Make-ahead tip: Prepare cakes as directed, except do not glaze.
19
Place in a freezer container, and freeze for up to 3 months.
20
To serve, thaw at room temperature.
21
Glaze as directed above.

1132

kcal

Calories

Fat

141

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
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.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter (no substitutes), 4 -5 eggs, 2 cups sifted cake flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Rosemary Orange 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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Rosemary Orange Pound Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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