Orange Crush Pound Cake
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
🥄 Prep Time: 25 minutes
🍽️ Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
🥧 Yield: 1 cake
🍽️ Servings: Varies
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Orange Crush Pound Cake, a recipe brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com. This dessert masterpiece combines the zesty essence of oranges with the richness of a classic pound cake, resulting in a treat that’s bursting with citrusy goodness. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a weeknight indulgence or a special dessert for gatherings with loved ones.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Shortening |
| 1/4 | Margarine |
| 2 3/4 | Sugar |
| 5 | Eggs |
| 3 | Plain flour |
| 1 | Vanilla |
| 1 | Margarine |
| 1 | Cream cheese |
| 1 | Powdered sugar |
| 1/4 | Vanilla |
Instructions:
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Begin by preheating your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (163 degrees Celsius). Prepare a tube pan by greasing it lightly and dusting with flour to prevent sticking.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the shortening, 1/4 cup of margarine, and 2 3/4 cups of sugar. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream these ingredients together until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs to the creamed mixture, one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix well after each addition to achieve a smooth batter.
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Sift the plain flour before adding it to the batter. Alternately add the sifted flour and the orange crush to the mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. This helps to ensure even distribution of ingredients and a consistent texture.
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Once all the flour and orange crush have been added, mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a dense cake.
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Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor of the cake batter.
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Pour the prepared batter into the greased and floured tube pan, spreading it evenly to ensure even baking.
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Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
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While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting. In a separate mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of margarine and 1 cup of cream cheese until smooth.
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Gradually add 1 cup of powdered sugar to the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition. Continue to beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
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Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract to add a hint of flavor to the frosting.
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Once the cake is baked and still warm, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool slightly in the pan for about 10 minutes.
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Carefully remove the cake from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once the cake has cooled, spread the prepared frosting evenly over the top of the cake.
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Slice and serve this delightful Orange Crush Pound Cake to enjoy its citrusy sweetness with family and friends!
This recipe yields a moist and flavorful pound cake with a delightful orange twist, perfect for any dessert occasion. Enjoy the burst of citrus flavor in every bite!
