Candied Ginger Pound Cake With A Hint Of Orange Recipe

Indulge in this irresistible Southern-style pound cake! Bursting with the warm spice of candied ginger and a bright hint of orange, this sour cream cake boasts a delightful crust and incredibly tender crumb. For an extra zesty kick, brush the hot cake with a homemade orange syrup or glaze, or elevate each slice with a dollop of creamy orange curd. This recipe is a true taste of the South, perfect for any occasion. (Note: For the orange extract, consider using recipe #340691 – it requires about a week of prep time.)

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 352.7 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Candied Ginger Pound Cake With A Hint Of Orange

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How to Make Candied Ginger Pound Cake With A Hint Of Orange

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients and 1 cup sour cream to the wet ingredients, alternating between the two and beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Stir in 1 teaspoon orange zest and 1 teaspoon orange extract (recipe #340691 recommended).
  7. Gently fold in ½ cup chopped candied ginger that has been tossed with 3 tablespoons of flour.
  8. Pour batter into a greased and floured 10-inch bundt pan.
  9. Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Cover the cake with aluminum foil if the top begins to brown too quickly.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Optional: While the cake is still warm, brush it with a simple orange glaze (made by whisking together ½ cup orange juice and ½ cup powdered sugar).
  12. Alternatively, serve each slice topped with orange curd.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

136g

Fat

43g

Carbs

16g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American For Large Groups Desserts Eggs Dairy American Southern United States Oven Holiday Event Cakes Eggs Comfort Food Taste Mood Sweet Equipment Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less