Blood Orange Pound Cake Recipe

Serving Details

• Yields: 10-12 servings
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 50-60 minutes

Recipe Description

This moist and flavorful pound cake is infused with the vibrant flavor of blood oranges. It’s perfect for a special occasion or a weekend treat.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup fresh blood orange juice
• Zest of 1 blood orange

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the blood orange juice and zest.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips

• For a richer flavor, use unsalted butter at room temperature.
• You can glaze the cake with a simple lemon glaze or a blood orange syrup.
• To store the cake, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store at room temperature.

Nutritional Information (Approximate per slice):

• Calories: 300
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 30mg
• Sodium: 150mg
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 20g
• Protein: 4g