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Orange Almond Pound Cake

A delightful pound cake with a hint of orange and almond flavor.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Almond extract
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup Milk
  • 1 tablespoon Orange zest

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Fold in the orange zest.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Almond, Cake, Orange, Pound Cake
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