This moist and flavorful pound cake combines the aromatic taste of fresh rosemary with the refreshing citrus flavor of orange. Perfect for a special occasion or a tasty treat any time of the day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- Zest of 1 orange
- Juice of 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
- Fold in chopped rosemary, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve slices of the pound cake with a cup of tea or coffee for a delightful treat.
Interesting Facts
Rosemary has been used for centuries in cooking and has a distinctive pine-like flavor.
Pound cake gets its name from the traditional recipe that uses a pound of each main ingredient - butter, sugar, flour, and eggs.