How to Make an Orange Crush Pound Cake from Scratch

This unique spin a pound cake is much more tasty than plain pound cake. It's easy to make, and perfect for picnics and cookouts. Following the instructions below to make your very own orange crush pound cake with a yummy orange cream cheese frosting.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 cup of vegetable shortening
• 1/2 stick of butter
• 2 3/4 cups of sugar
• 3 cups of all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of orange flavoring
• 5 eggs
• 1 cup of orange crush drink
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla
• Orange Cream Cheese Frosting:
• 1/2 stick of butter
• 3 oz of cream cheese
• 1 cup of powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon of orange flavoring
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla

1. Preheat an oven at 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a 9 inch tube pan.

2. Cream the vegetable shortening, butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl.

3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each and every single one.

4. Add the orange crush alternately with the flour. Sift flour ahead of time, if desired.

5. Add the vanilla extract, orange flavoring, and mix well. The cake batter should be lump free.

6. Pour into the grease and floured 9 inch tube pan.

7. Bake for about 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out of the center clean.

8. Cool the pound cake for about 10 minutes, then remove from the pan so it will finish cooling.

9. Now it's time to prepare the frosting. Cream the butter and cream cheese together.

10. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract and orange flavoring. Beat until blended well and smooth.

11. Ice the pound cake, serve and enjoy!