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Orange and Red Berry Pound Cake

Slices of orange red berry pound cake on a wire rack next to fresh whole oranges on a stainless steel surface.

Ingredients at a glance

2 eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup (70ml) orange juice
1 2/3 cups (210g) all-purpose flour
7 tbsp (100ml) vegetable oil
1/2 cup (70g) potato starch
scant 1 cup (180g) granulated sugar
1/4 cup (70g) cream cheese (such as Philadelphia)
1 tbsp (16g) baking powder
1/2 cup (50-70g) dried red berries
Prep 30 min
Cook 40 - 50 min
Servings 9x5 inch loaf pan (25x12 cm)
Difficulty Easy

This Orange and Red Berry Pound Cake is the ultimate treat when you're craving something simple yet bursting with flavor. Soft, moist, and incredibly fragrant, it beautifully marries the bright citrus notes of orange with the sweet yet slightly tart kick of red berries. It’s an effortless, homemade recipe perfect for any time of day—whether it's a cozy breakfast, a midday snack, or a light after-dinner dessert. With just a few ingredients and a quick prep, you’ll have a vibrant, wholesome cake that is sure to brighten your mood.

Method

1

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) using the conventional (static) setting.

2

Step 2

Sift all the dry ingredients (flour, potato starch, and baking powder) together into a bowl.

3

Step 3

Roughly chop the dried red berries using a knife or a spice grinder.

4

Step 4

Using an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer, beat the eggs and sugar for about 5 minutes on medium-high speed until the mixture is pale and fluffy.

Step 4
5

Step 5

While continuing to mix, gradually add the vegetable oil, orange juice, and cream cheese.

Baker's Tip The mixture will become quite thin and liquid, but don't worry—this is perfectly normal!
6

Step 6

Add the sifted dry ingredients in three separate additions. Lower the mixer speed and continue blending until the batter is smooth and all the flour has been fully incorporated.

Baker's Tip Scrape down the sides of the bowl frequently to ensure all the flour is mixed in.
7

Step 7

Toss the chopped red berries with a tablespoon of flour to coat them, then fold them into the batter.

Step 7
Baker's Tip Stir them in gently with a whisk so they are evenly distributed. Coating the berries in flour prevents them from sinking to the bottom of the pan during baking.
8

Step 8

Grease and flour your loaf pan, then pour in the batter.

Step 8
Baker's Tip I used a 9x5 inch (25x12 cm) pan, but you can use other loaf pan sizes as well.
9

Step 9

Place two thin slivers of butter in the center of the batter, running parallel to the long side of the pan.

Step 9
Baker's Tip This trick ensures the cake develops a beautiful, professional-looking crack right down the center! This is purely for aesthetics; if you skip it, the cake will still taste wonderful.
10

Step 10

Bake for approximately 40 to 50 minutes. The cake is ready when a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out mostly dry.

Step 10
Baker's Tip A very slight amount of moisture on the skewer is normal for this recipe.

Orange and Red Berry Pound Cake

This Orange and Red Berry Pound Cake is the ultimate treat when you're craving something simple yet bursting with flavor. Soft, moist, and incredibly fragrant, it beautifully marries the bright citrus notes of orange with the sweet yet slightly tart kick of red berries. It’s an effortless, homemade recipe perfect for any time of day—whether it's a cozy breakfast, a midday snack, or a light after-dinner dessert. With just a few ingredients and a quick prep, you’ll have a vibrant, wholesome cake that is sure to brighten your mood.

Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 40 - 50 min
Servings: 9x5 inch loaf pan (25x12 cm)

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup (70ml) orange juice
  • 1 2/3 cups (210g) all-purpose flour
  • 7 tbsp (100ml) vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup (70g) potato starch
  • scant 1 cup (180g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (70g) cream cheese (such as Philadelphia)
  • 1 tbsp (16g) baking powder
  • 1/2 cup (50-70g) dried red berries

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) using the conventional (static) setting.
  2. 2. Sift all the dry ingredients (flour, potato starch, and baking powder) together into a bowl.
  3. 3. Roughly chop the dried red berries using a knife or a spice grinder.
  4. 4. Using an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer, beat the eggs and sugar for about 5 minutes on medium-high speed until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
  5. 5. While continuing to mix, gradually add the vegetable oil, orange juice, and cream cheese.
  6. 6. Add the sifted dry ingredients in three separate additions. Lower the mixer speed and continue blending until the batter is smooth and all the flour has been fully incorporated.
  7. 7. Toss the chopped red berries with a tablespoon of flour to coat them, then fold them into the batter.
  8. 8. Grease and flour your loaf pan, then pour in the batter.
  9. 9. Place two thin slivers of butter in the center of the batter, running parallel to the long side of the pan.
  10. 10. Bake for approximately 40 to 50 minutes. The cake is ready when a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out mostly dry.