SUNNY CITRUS POUND CAKE

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This is a delicious way to use up leftover plain yogurt and is nice for people who don't like an overly sweet cake. It can be served as is or with a lemon glaze.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 teaspoons grated lemons, zest of
3/4 cup plain yogurt
1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Cake: Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda; set aside.
  • Cream the butter and sugar in a large mixer bowl on medium speed of electric mixer until well blended.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating lightly after each until smooth, then beat on high speed until thick and creamy, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the zests.
  • Add the dry ingredients alternately with the yogurt and orange juice, beating on low speed until blended.
  • Spread the batter in a greased and floured 10-inch Bundt pan or tube pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 65 to 75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then remove to a wire rack.
  • Glaze: Heat together the sugar and juice, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
  • Poke holes in the cake with a toothpick, skewer or fork.
  • Brush the glaze over the cake, letting it soak inches Cool the cake completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.2, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 84.9, Sodium 184.6, Carbohydrate 51.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 33.5, Protein 4.6

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