Delicious and fragrant Rosemary Orange Pound Cake

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Delicious and fragrant Rosemary Orange Pound Cake
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
90 mins
Total Time:
110mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on March 30, 2024

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

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
  6. Fold in chopped rosemary, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. 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.