Blood Orange Pound Cake

Moist, tender crumb and rich, buttery flavor make this sour cream pound cake a beloved classic for any occasion.

But what if we could take this treat to new heights by glazing it with the vibrant, tangy-sweet taste of blood oranges? 

Before we delve into the recipe, let's take a moment to highlight the star of the show: our Natural Blood Orange Artisan Flavor.

Crafted with real fruit and free from preservatives, artificial colors, and flavors, this product embodies the essence of authenticity and quality. What sets it apart is its highly concentrated nature, which means you only need a small amount to infuse your creations with the vibrant flavor of blood oranges. And the best part? It's available year-round, allowing you to enjoy the taste of this seasonal delight whenever the craving strikes.

This Sour Cream Blood Orange Pound Cake is sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire. No need to wait for blood orange season to indulge in this delightful treat!

Ingredients

Cake:

• 3 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt or ½ tsp fine grained
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 6 eggs large room temperature
• 1 tbsp Amoretti® Natural Vanilla Bean Artisan Flavor
• 1 cup sour cream

Glaze:

• 1 ½ cups of Powdered sugar
• 1-2 tbsp of milk
• 1 tbsp Amoretti® Natural Blood Orange Artisan Flavor

Directions

For the Cake:

1. Preheat oven to 325F. Butter and flour a large bundt pan or coat with baking spray. Combine the flour, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl, whisk together and set aside.
2. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the Amoretti® Natural Vanilla Bean Artisan Flavor then the eggs one at a time while mixing on medium speed. Scrape the bowl in between.
3. Add the flour mixture and sour cream in alternating batches, mixing on low until just combined.
4. Transfer the batter to your prepared bundt pan and bake for about 80 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
5. Cool in in pan 10 minutes before removing.

For the Glaze:

1. In a bowl, combine the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. You may want to add more or less liquid depending on your desired consistency.
2. Add in the tbsp of Amoretti® Natural Blood Orange Artisan Flavor. Mix until combined. 
3. Once you've achieved your desired consistency, pour the glaze on top of the bundt cake.
4. Let set for 1-2 hours. 
5. Then, devour!