Orange Pound Cake

An orange flavored cake, though still quite sweet. With a nice pan, can be made quite pretty. This cake is pictured here shaped into Easter Eggs.

Servings: 9
Preparation Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 20-25 min
Author Rating: 8/10

Ingredients:


1 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(1.00000, 'teaspoon')">teaspoon</a>	baking powder
0.25 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(0.25000, 'cup')">cup</a>	butter
1 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(1.00000, 'tablespoon')">tablespoon</a>	butter
2 large	eggs
1 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(1.00000, 'cup')">cup</a>	flour
0.5 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(0.50000, 'cup')">cup</a>	milk
1.5 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(1.50000, 'tablespoon')">tablespoon</a>	orange juice
1	orange peel, grated
1 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(1.00000, 'pinch')">pinch</a>	salt
1 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(1.00000, 'cup')">cup</a>	sugar
0.25 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(0.25000, 'cup')">cup</a>	sugar
0.75 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(0.75000, 'teaspoon')">teaspoon</a>	vanilla extract
0.5 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(0.50000, 'cup')">cup</a>	whole wheat flour
0.25 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(0.25000, 'cup')">cup</a>	yogurt

Directions:

Step 1

In a bowl, cream 1/4 cup of butter, with 1/4 cup yogurt and 1 cup sugar until well mixed.

Step 2

Add eggs, salt, orange peel, and vanilla. Mix well.

Step 3

Add milk, flour, and baking powder. Mix well.

Step 4

Pour into a prepared pan. If using a Bundtt pan, coat the pan with oil and flour.

Step 5

Bake the cakes at 350 degrees F for 20-25 min or until cooked through.

Step 6

Prepare the glaze by heating and melting 1 tablespoon of butter (can be done quickly in the microwave). Mix in 1.5 tablespoons of orange juice and 1/4 cup of sugar. With a basting brush, spread the glaze onto the cake.

Recipe provided via www.MeanMeals.com