Orange Pound Cake

Makes 2 loaves - delicious by itself or use to make trifle with cream recipe and berries.

Cream together - 1/2 pound unsalted butter at room temperature + 2 cups sugar

Add: 4 eggs, one at a time and 1/4 cup orange zest

Dry Ingredients

Sift 3 cups flour + 1/2 tsp baking soda + 1/2 tsp baking powder + 1/2 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

1/4 fresh orange juice + 3/4 buttermilk + 1 tsp vanilla + 3-4 drops of orange or tangerine essential oil

Mix wet and dry ingredients into a creamed mixture, alternating between dry and wet until all combined.

Butter and flour two loaf pans, line with parchment on the bottom.

Glaze

In a small pot, cook 1/2 cup sugar + 1/2 cup orange juice until sugar is melted and mixture is syrupy. Cool slightly and add 1 drop of orange or other citrus essential oil. Remove cakes from pan and spoon glaze over warm cakes.

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