ORANGE-PECAN POUND CAKE
My mom makes this and it fills the house with wonderful smells. A tender, dense loaf-shaped pound cake. Good with coffee.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Dessert
Time 2h5m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Using an electric mixer, beat the butter in a mixing bowl on medium speed for about 2 minutes or until soft and creamy.
- Gradually add in the sugar; beat at medium speed 5-7 minutes.
- Add in eggs, one at a time, beating just until the yellow disappears.
- Add in rinds and orange extract, stir to combine.
- In a small bowl, add nuts and 1/4 cup flour; stir to combine; set aside.
- Add remaining flour, baking powder, and salt to a bowl; stir to combine.
- Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with milk; begin and end with flour mixture.
- Mix on low speed just until blended after each addition.
- Add in pecans; stir to combine.
- Pour batter into a greased and floured 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 5 minutes or until pick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes.
- Turn out of pan and let cool completely on wire rack.
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Hagop Losso
[email protected]I'm not a fan of nuts in cakes, but I made an exception for this one. The pecans add a nice crunch and flavor to the cake.
Bibi Khan
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a delicious and impressive dessert.
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[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand.
Toma Aktar
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a special occasion or a simple dessert.
Bitaniya kumlachew Tefera
[email protected]I love the combination of orange and pecans in this cake. It's a unique and delicious flavor.
Sharodene Pillay
[email protected]This cake is very easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover oranges.
Mutoni Valentine
[email protected]The orange flavor is a bit too strong for my taste. I would prefer a more subtle flavor.
Reyyan Baz
[email protected]This cake is very dense and heavy. I would prefer a lighter, airier texture.
Sahinur Alom
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly. I think I may have overmixed the batter.
Niyonshuti Pacifique
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
Sumayyah Hosein
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pound cake, but this one is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the orange and pecan flavors are a perfect combination.
Lila Limbu
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a classic pound cake. The orange and pecan flavors are a nice twist on the traditional recipe.
Haseeb Jutt
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best pound cake he's ever had.
Abel Esparza
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful! The orange and pecan flavors are a perfect combination. I will definitely be making this again.
Pixie Dust ke
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Arwa Houssin
[email protected]This is my new favorite pound cake recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the orange and pecan flavors are divine. I love serving it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.
Vanny The Gryphon
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it. It was so moist and flavorful, and the orange and pecan flavors were perfectly balanced.
Mi abcd
[email protected]This orange pecan pound cake was a hit with my family! It was moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The pecans added a nice crunch, and the orange zest gave it a bright, citrusy flavor. I will definitely be making thi