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Mandarin Orange Pound Cake

Mandarin Orange Pound Cake Recipe

A moist and buttery mandarin orange pound cake infused with fresh citrus juice and zest for a bright, flavorful dessert.

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp mandarin orange zest
  • 1/2 cup mandarin orange juice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pan.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add eggs, zest, juice, and vanilla.
  4. Mix dry ingredients separately.
  5. Combine dry mixture alternately with sour cream.
  6. Pour into pan and bake 50–60 minutes.
  7. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Use fresh citrus for best flavor
  • Do not overmix batter
  • Cool fully before glazing