Almond Orange Vanilla Pound Cake

I can’t quite pinpoint why I’ve felt so restless lately. I’ve got a ton on my plate, and have lots of exciting things going on, but my brain, and my heart, have been all over the place. I’m struggling to live as presently as I would like to.

As with anything, my solution is to plug away, try a new approach, and just keep at it until it works itself out…..whatever  “it” may be. Part of my new approach this time around, is to clean and organize. To refresh my personal space in hopes of freshening a place in my mind as well.

The majority of my life takes place in a kitchen, so the natural place to start my cleaning mission is there. Winging it with whatever I have on hand has long been a favorite activity of mine, so I figure if I start using up all the random stuff in my pantry, perhaps that will spark some sort of revelation within me. Worst case scenario is that I get something good to eat, so it’s really a win/win situation.

Let’s begin with this Almond Orange Vanilla Pound Cake . I accidentally bought Vanilla Almond Milk. I know, how does someone “accidentally” buy something like that? It’s a long, dumb story so let’s forget it, ok? Just know, I didn’t want to throw it away so I had to figure out how to use it. Almond Orange Vanilla Pound Cake  is my answer.

Do I feel enlightened? No, not yet anyway. Was this pound cake awesomely delicious? Yes. I think I’m slowly moving in the right direction. I could be one meal away from absolute nirvana. Only time will tell.

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Almond Orange Vanilla Pound Cake

Almond Orange Vanilla Pound Cake Recipe

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes

Servings 12 servings

Calories 247 kcal

Author Betsy Life

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons orange zest
• 3/4 cup vanilla almond milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs slightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon fresh squeezed orange juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
• 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a loaf pan generously with cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, sugar and orange zest.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together almond milk, vegetable oil, eggs, 1 teaspoon orange juice, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined.
5. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. Meanwhile, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons orange juice.
7. Cool loaf in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove from the pan, pour glaze evenly over the top of the loaf, and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Almond Orange Vanilla Pound Cake

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 247 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Fat 11g17%

Sodium 28mg1%

Carbohydrates 37g12%

Sugar 25g28%

Protein 3g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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