Orange Pound Cake
Orange Pound Cake is a moist citrus cake made with sugar, eggs, sunflower oil, plain yogurt and all purpose flour. The Thermomix TM7 blends the batter into a silky, lump-free consistency in minutes, while the yogurt and oil guarantee a tender crumb. Ideal as a dessert, teatime treat or lunchbox snack, this easy cake bakes up golden and fragrant every single time.
About this recipe
Orange Pound Cake Thermomix TM7 recipes are exactly what you need when you want a golden, fragrant citrus dessert without any fuss. This moist cake relies on simple pantry staples: sugar, eggs, sunflower oil, plain yogurt, all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and a pinch of salt, plus plenty of fresh orange zest for that sunny aroma. The all-in-one kitchen machine shines in this recipe because you weigh the sugar and flour straight into the mixing bowl, then blend everything into a silky batter in seconds, with no lumps and no arm work. The oil and yogurt combination replaces butter completely, giving an exceptionally tender crumb that stays moist for days, which makes this cake a brilliant make-ahead dessert or lunchbox filler. Serve a thick slice with afternoon tea, bring it to a birthday brunch, or pack it for a picnic; the bright orange flavour works at breakfast, coffee time and celebrations alike. Anyone searching for an easy weeknight baking project will find this one of the most rewarding cakes the TM7 can produce.
Preparation tips
- Use the zest of untreated oranges only, and rub it into the sugar with your fingers before adding it to the mixing bowl; this releases the essential oils and gives the pound cake a far more intense citrus aroma.
- Do not overmix once the all purpose flour and baking powder are added; blend just until the batter is smooth so the baking soda and powder keep their full rising power for a light, tender crumb.
- This orange cake keeps beautifully: store it wrapped in baking paper in an airtight tin for up to four days, or freeze pre-sliced portions so you always have a ready snack for the lunchbox.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the plain yogurt with a plant-based soy or coconut yogurt alternative. The batter stays just as moist thanks to the sunflower oil, and the orange flavour remains the star of this TM7 cake.
- Festive winter version: add a teaspoon of cinnamon and a handful of dark chocolate chips to the batter, then drizzle the cooled cake with an orange juice and icing sugar glaze for a show-stopping Christmas teatime treat.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing precision - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs sugar and flour directly into the mixing bowl without extra cups. [Built-in Scale]
- Silky batter - The TM7 blends eggs, yogurt and oil into a lump-free mixture in seconds, faster than by hand. [Time Savings]
- Guided baking - Cookidoo on the TM7 walks you through each orange cake step for consistent results every time. [Guided Cooking]
- Precise texture - The Thermomix whips the eggs and sugar until pale and airy, giving the pound cake a tender crumb. [Precise Control]. [Precision Control]
- One-bowl ease - A single TM7 mixing bowl handles the entire batter, so you only rinse one appliance before baking. [Easy Cleaning]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- sugar
- orange
- large eggs
- sunflower oil
- plain yogurt
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- baking soda
- salt