Citrus Pound Cake | Citrus Cake Recipe

Citrus pound cake is a rich, soft and moist cake that bursts with fresh citrus flavour. This is a simple cake made with basic ingredients like egg, all purpose flour, sugar, butter, orange and homemade candied orange peel. This cake can be enjoyed on its own, but it tastes even better when served with a warm cup of tea or coffee.

Citrus Pound Cake

Few days back when i was cleaning my fridge, i found few bits and pieces. I found a jar of the homemade candied citrus peels. I decided to use it in a cake and hence i made this one.

This cake is a rich and buttery cake. It will be a little dense because all pound cake will be a little dense. A slice of this is great for breakfast along with a cup of coffee or tea.

About Citrus Pound Cake

A citrus pound cake is basically a classic pound cake with a citrusy twist, as it is packed with flavours of real oranges. The cake is so soft and moist, and each bite gives you a nice tangy kick that makes it really a refreshing and delicious cake. 

The best part about the recipe is that it is so simple and versatile that you can slice and enjoy it warm straight from the oven, or have it with a hot cup of tea or coffee for a relaxed evening treat. The fresh and refreshing citrus cake makes it perfect for breakfast, evening snack, school snack or after meal dessert. 

This citrus pound cake has become one of my go-to bakes whenever I have a few oranges lying around. It is so easy to make with staple ingredients like eggs, all purpose flour, butter, sugar and orange and the house smells amazing while it’s baking. 

And if you ever feel like making this for special occasions , you can easily turn it into a layered orange cake. Add some cream cheese frosting or whipped cream between the layers and sprinkle chopped candied orange peel on top and it makes lovely for birthday cake, christmas cake or festive treat.

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FAQ

Q.Can I add bottled orange juice instead of fresh one ? 

Yes, you can. But the real and fresh orange juice and zest provide the best flavour and taste. Bottled juice may not taste refreshing and also it is high in sugar content. 

Q. Can I turn this batter into a cupcake ? 

Yes, you can. That’s a fantastic way to make sweet treats for your kids. Top it off with whipped cream, chocolate ganache or cream cheese frosting and serve them. 

Q. Can I add nuts and dry fruits ? 

Definitely ! Add some chopped almonds, cashewnut, walnut, dried cranberry or chocolate chips as per your choice. Add towards the end and fold them gently into the batter.

Q. Can I make it eggless ? 

Replace the eggs with other alternatives like flax seeds, yogurt, vinegar or baking soda. The texture and taste may slightly differ. 

Ingredients

Flour – you can use half regular flour and wheat flour. For a healthier version, substitute it with whole wheat flour. 

Butter – for making pound cake you need a good amount of butter. use unsalted butter in this cake. 

Orange Zest – This is the key ingredient for the recipe. Rub the bright outer layer of orange zest into the sugar butter mixture, which infuses the batter with a powerful and fresh citrusy aroma. 

Baking powder : This is a leavening agent used to make the cake rise and it makes the cake soft and fluffy. 

Eggs – eggs are important in this recipe for texture. You can make pound cake eggless. Here is the recipe.

Sugar : Sugar is added for the sweetness and also balances the orange flavours. You can use any sugar like castor sugar, brown sugar or condensed milk. 

Yogurt or Sour Cream- yogurt or sour cream is added in cake to make the cake soft and tender.

Candied Citrus Peel – I used my homemade citrus peels. 

Expert Tips

Room temperature is the key : Keep the ingredients like milk, egg, butter, yogurt and orange at least an hour before making. Cold ingredients make the cake tough and dense. When they’re soft, they mix beautifully and make a soft, moist cake. 

Grating the zest : Grate only the orange part, as it has more flavours than the orange juice. Avoid grating till the white part, as it results in a bitter taste. 

Test with toothpick : Once the baking is done, insert a toothpick in the centre, if it comes out with a clean look, then the cake is ready.

Added flavours : Experiment with other flavours like almond extract, coconut extract or add chopped nuts and chocolate chips for a nutty twist. 

Storage & Serving

Store this rich, soft citrusy cake in room temperature for 2 to 3 days. If you want to store longer, keep it covered inside the refrigerator for a week. Slice and serve the citrus pound cake with a warm cup of coffee or tea as an evening snack. 

Step by Step Pictures

Grease a loaf pan with oil and dust with flour

take all your ingredients

take flour in a bowl

add baking powder and salt

whisk well

take butter in a bowl

add sugar

vanilla

add orange zest

whisk well

add one egg at a time

whip till creamy

add eggs again

whip till creamy

add half of the flour mix

fold gently

add yogurt

remaining flour

add candied peels

fold gently

add milk

fold gently

spoon this into baking pan

bake till done

remove to a cooling rack

for making glaze, take icing sugar in a bowl

add orange juice

mix well

the glaze has to be thick

 

spoon this over the cake

slice and serve

 

📖 Recipe Card

Citrus Pound Cake | Citrus Cake Recipe | Candied Peel Cake

Citrus pound cake is a rich, soft and moist cake that bursts with fresh citrus flavour. This is a simple cake made with basic ingredients like egg, all purpose flour, sugar, butter, orange and homemade candied orange peel. This cake can be enjoyed on its own, but it tastes even better when served with a warm cup of tea or coffee.

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

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Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine France

Servings 8 servings

Calories 435 kcal

Ingredients  

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Dry Ingredients (to combine)

• 2 cups All Purpose Flour 240 grams
• ¾ teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¼ teaspoon Salt

Wet Ingredients

• ¾ cup Unsalted Butter 170 grams
• 1¼ cup Sugar 250 grams
• 1 teaspoon Orange Zest
• 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
• 3 large Eggs
• ⅓ cup Plain Yogurt or Sour Cream 90 ml
• ½ cup Milk 120 ml
• ½ cup Candied Citrus Peel chopped

For Glaze

• 1 cup Confectioner Sugar / Icing Sugar
• 2 tablespoon Orange Juice

Instructions 

• Preheat oven to 180 degree C. Grease a 21x11cm (8½ x 4½ in) loaf pan well and sprinkle flour over it. You can line it with baking paper and grease the paper as well.

• Now in a bowl, take flour, baking powder and salt. mix well and set aside.

• Now in a larger bowl, take butter, sugar, vanilla, orange zest and whip till creamy. Add in egg one at a time and whip well. Now add in the flour mix, yogurt and milk and fold gently.

• Now add in chopped candied orange peel and fold gently.

• Spoon this into baking pan and bake for 1 hour. Remove and let it cool down for 10 mins in pan. Remove to a cooling rack and cool it for 15 mins.

• For Glaze, mix icing sugar with orange juice till it is thick and smooth. Now pour the glaze over and let it set for 15 mins. Slice and serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 435kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 151mgPotassium: 111mgFiber: 1gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 668IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 2mg

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