BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S ORANGE POUND CAKE

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Make and share this Barefoot Contessa's Orange Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.

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Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
4 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1/3 cup grated orange zest (6 oranges)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, divided
3/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Butter and flour 2 loaf pans.
  • Cream butter and 2 cups of sugar in a bowl.
  • Mix in eggs, one at a time; add zest.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together.
  • In another bowl mix 1/4 cup orange juice, buttermilk and vanilla.
  • Add flour and buttermilk mixture aternately to the batter, beginning and ending with flour.
  • Divide between 2 pans and smooth the tops.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until tester comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes.
  • Make syrup while cake is baking.
  • Syrup consists of remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup orange juice.
  • Cooks these two together over low heat till the sugar is desolved.
  • Spoon over cakes and then allow them to cool completely.
  • You may glaze these cakes (after cooling) with a simple glaze but I don't usually.

Mokshidul Momin
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This cake is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. I love that it's so versatile.


Gugu Mkhwanazi
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I love the orange flavor in this cake. It's so refreshing.


Nicola Alli
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This cake is delicious, but it's a lot of work. I would only make it for a special occasion.


Lisa Knights
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and my cake turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.


Imnotsure
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge hit. The kids loved it!


Black Start
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar by 1/4 cup.


Aamir Aamir
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I've tried many different pound cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of moist and fluffy.


Ahmadbilal Ahmadi
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Karan
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I'm not a big fan of orange desserts, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was surprised at how much I liked it! The orange flavor is not too strong and the cake is very moist.


Tony Schultz
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful it was.


Muppet Chef Laray Thompson
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Mohammed araf
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family. I love that I can use fresh oranges or orange juice.


Anthony Bowdah
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I was skeptical about the orange flavor in a pound cake, but I was pleasantly surprised. The orange flavor is subtle and not overpowering. The cake is moist and dense, just the way I like it.


Badshah Brohi
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for a quick and easy dessert.


RAO USAMA Rajput
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This Orange Pound Cake is a delightful treat! The flavors of orange and vanilla blend perfectly, and the cake is moist and fluffy. I added a bit of orange zest to the batter for an extra burst of flavor. My family loved it!


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