For an even richer flavor, try using browned butter. Allow the butter to cool slightly before creaming it with the sugar. Room temperature ingredients are key for a smooth and well-emulsified batter. If the top of the cake begins to brown too quickly, tent it loosely with foil. A simple glaze of powdered sugar and milk, flavored with orange zest, is a delightful complement to this cake.
Mom's Pound Cake
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 20 mins
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TOTAL TIME2 hrs
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SERVING16 People
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VIEWS9
Experience the comforting embrace of a classic pound cake, elevated with a delicate hint of orange. Its moist, dense crumb is perfect on its own, or adorned with your favorite glaze for an extra touch of indulgence.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate53 g
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Cholesterol131 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein5 g
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Saturated Fat15 g
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Sodium227 mg
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Sugar31 g
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Fat25 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan, ensuring every nook and cranny is covered. (5 minutes)
02
Step
8 mins
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter and sifted confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy – this may take several minutes. (8 minutes)
03
Step
5 mins
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure a smooth and emulsified batter. (5 minutes)
04
Step
2 mins
Stir in the fresh orange juice, vanilla extract, and sea salt, incorporating them evenly into the mixture. (2 minutes)
05
Step
5 mins
Gradually beat in the all-purpose flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a tough cake. (5 minutes)
06
Step
2 mins
Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan, spreading it evenly. (2 minutes)
07
Step
1 hrs 15 mins
Bake in the preheated oven for 70 to 80 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. (75 minutes)
08
Step
10 mins
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)
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Alison Douglas
Jun 22, 2025This recipe is foolproof! My pound cake came out perfectly moist and flavorful.
Layne Harber
Jun 18, 2025I've made many pound cakes before, but this one is by far the best. The texture is amazing!
Magdalen Metz
Jun 18, 2025The hint of orange is subtle but adds such a wonderful touch. I used a cream cheese frosting and it was divine!
Frankie Marks
Jun 17, 2025The instructions were very clear and easy to follow, even for a beginner baker like myself.