Franklin Spice Works
Cardamom Orange Pound Cake
A tender pound cake perfumed with cardamom and orange zest, finished with a citrus glaze. Elegant enough for company, easy enough for any day.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tsp ground cardamom seeds
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1.25 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- Zest of 2 oranges
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 3 tbsp fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Whisk flour, cardamom, baking powder, and salt together.
- Cream butter and sugar until light. Beat in eggs and orange zest.
- Alternately fold in flour mixture and sour cream.
- Pour into a greased loaf pan. Bake at 325F for 55-65 minutes.
- Cool 15 minutes, drizzle with orange glaze. Slice when fully set.