This orange pound cake is a tasty twist on traditional pound cake. It was a try it and see recipe that I hoped would turn out well. I was delighted that it did! It’s easy to make and takes only a few minutes to put together.
You know those times when you want to make something sweet, but you have no real plan? After taking a look inside my pantry and refrigerator, I decided to try a pound cake from a box of butter cake mix. I googled a bit to find some recipes for making one, but many of them called for adding pudding. Of all of the items in my pantry, pudding was not one of them. So, it was time to just put together some ingredients and hope for the best!
Click for Printable Sour Cream Orange Cake Recipe.
Cake Ingredients:
Duncan Hines Butter Cake Mix
1/2 Cup of Sugar
1/4 cup of Vegetable Oil
5 Eggs
1 Stick of Butter
8 oz Tub of Sour Cream
2 TBS Orange Extract
Glaze Ingredients:
1 Cup of Powdered Sugar
3 TBS Orange Juice
1 TBS Orange Extract
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325.
Prepare bundt pan with cooking release spray. I use Wilton’s. It works great every time.
Using a large mixing bowl, combine sugar and butter. Mix on high until blended.
Add oil. Mix. Add eggs. Mix. Add orange extract. Mix. Add cake mix.
Continue mixing on medium for two minutes.
Fold in the sour cream, using a wooden spoon.
Pour the batter into prepared pan. Cook for 1 hour. Allow to cool before removing it from pan onto a cake plate.
While the cake is baking, prepare glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, juice, and orange extract in a small bowl. Whisk for about one minute or until it is the desired consistency. Add more powdered sugar if you want a thicker glaze.
After the cake cools, transfer it to a cake plate and pour the glaze over the top, allowing it to spread down the side of the cake. I tucked a few paper towels beneath the cake to avoid having a large pool of glaze around the bottom. It doesn’t catch it all, but it does make it a little less messy.
I wasn’t sure that this was going to be a recipe that I would share on the blog, so I didn’t take many photos along the way. It wasn’t until after I had a slice of it that I thought you all might enjoy the recipe!
I enjoyed it with the glaze, but you could easily use a cream cheese frosting instead.
Sometimes, it’s fun to just experiment a little without a recipe!
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Laurie says
Beverly, I’m glad you shared the recipe, it looks delicious! I’d love to try it with the glaze. Pinning to share!
Beverly says
Thanks, Laurie! I hope you’ll enjoy it! Thanks for pinning!
Rachel @ Smart Mom Smart Ideas says
Pound cake is one of my favorites. I am always looking for a unique taste on this traditional cake. This sounds like a great recipe. I love that you made it from a cake mix.
Beverly says
Thank you, Rachel. I love taking a few short cuts. Starting with a mix is often a great way to go.
Winnie says
Beverly – this cake looks FANTASTIC !!
I love orange-cake 🙂
And I’d loooooooooove a huge slice
Beverly says
Thank you, Winnie! It’s nothing compared to your wonderful made from scratch recipes though!
Helen says
Wow – looks really good!! Thanks for sharing at the “What’s for Dinner” link up!
Beverly says
Thanks, Helen and thanks for the party!
Janet Vinyard says
Hi Beverly, Your recipe looks and sounds quite delicious! Love the citrusy flavor of orange! Thanks for sharing! Blessings, Janet
Beverly says
Thank you, Janet! I love the orange flavor, too. Thanks for stopping by!
Shirley Wood says
Pound cake is always good. Your recipe sounds delicious and it looks so moist. I need a piece with my coffee this morning.
Beverly says
Thanks! I think I need to make another one soon! It is great with a morning cup of coffee!
Rachel O. says
What an easy recipe, starting with a box mix! Great way to dress it up! I’ve never heard of a recipe like this one, with sour cream in it. Thanks for sharing this post at the Family Joy Linky Party!
Beverly says
Thanks, Rachel! I love starting out with a mix for lots of cakes. The sour cream keeps it moist. Thanks for the party and the visit.
Julie says
Wow Beverly,
This looks and sounds so good! Thanks for sharing this at Cooking and Crafting with J & J.
Enjoy the week.
Julie xo
Beverly says
Thank you, Julie and thanks for the party!
Gail @Purple Hues and Me says
I love it when sour cream is used to make pound cake! There’s something about the texture and moisture that I love! Hmm. yummeeeee! And this looks so delish! I’m printing this out so I can make it real soon!
Beverly says
I like using sour cream in cakes. It does add a lot of moistness. I hope you enjoy it!
Kathleen - Bloggers Lifestyle says
I can almost taste that with the coffee I am drinking. The inside of the cake looks so moist and light.
Beverly says
It goes well with coffee!
Jess says
I so pinned this! YUM! 🙂
I would love for you to share this with my Recipes, Crafts, Tips and Tricks Facebook group:
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Beverly says
Thanks for pinning, Jess. I’ve shared it in the facebook group.
April R - Uncookie Cutter says
Stopping by to let you ladies know that I made this this weekend and it is our new favorite! It was so good, everybody gobbled it up and my son and I couldn’t stop eating until it was gone! My first ever bunt cake and huge success. I will be featuring it tomorrow over at You Link It, We Make It! Hope to see you back at the party :).
Beverly says
How great! I’m so glad you and your family enjoyed the cake. Thanks so much for trying it and for featuring it.
Marilyn says
I love everything about this cake. On my todo list for Saturday! Thank you so much for linking at #overthemoon! I look forward to seeing what you share every week. Please come back for #WonderfulWednesday or #ThursdayFavoriteThings. Don’t forget to comment your link #’s so I can be sure to visit and you get a chance to be featured! Pinned and shared.
Beverly says
Thank you, Marilyn! I hope you’ll enjoy it! Thanks for the party.
Beverly says
Me and 100 ingredients and hours to make it? Ha! Let me introduce myself to you, Millie! 🙂 I hope you’ll love it if you make it.
Frugal Hausfrau says
That is one gorgeous cake and I love the flavors! Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday!
Mollie
Beverly says
Thanks, Mollie! Thanks for the party, too!
Darlene says
You’re very brave to go ahead and just put it together like that. I’m a big chicken. I have to follow recipes precisely or forget it. I don’t want to waste my time or food. But then of course I’m not much of a cook or eater. LOL
Beverly says
I figured the worst that could happen would be a cake that wasn’t too tasty. I was delighted that it turned out well.
Wendy says
This sounds delicious! Love the idea of a burst of refreshing orange flavor this time of year. I wish I was as good as you at creating something delicious with whatever I have on hand, but since that is not my talent, I will just rely on your recipes! 🙂
Beverly says
I love citrus flavor in lots of summer dishes. It works well with in this cake. Thank you, Wendy!
Lisa @ A Bride On A Budget says
This looks amazing. Can you believe I’ve never actually made a pound cake? Crazy. I’m going to make this over the weekend!
Beverly says
Thanks, Lisa! I hope you’ll enjoy it.
Sherry says
I could eat a big chunk of this for breakfast! Looks divine.
Beverly says
It is tasty for breakfast! Thanks, Sherry!
Marilyn Lesniak says
Congratulations! Your post was my feature pick at #OverTheMoon this week. Visit me on Sunday evening and to see your feature! I invite you to leave more links to be shared and commented upon.
Beverly says
Thank you so much, Marilyn! I appreciate it! Thanks for the party each week.
Daile says
This looks delicious. I’m going to save it so I can try it soon. Thanks for sharing.