Orange Juice Cake Recipe
This Orange Juice Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert that combines the bright, fresh taste of oranges with a tender white cake base. Enhanced with orange zest and a luscious orange glaze, this bundt cake is perfect for any occasion where a citrusy sweet treat is desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 15.25 ounces white cake mix
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (about 1 orange)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup orange juice (room temperature, about 3 large oranges)
- ½ cup salted butter (melted and cooled slightly)
- ½ cup sour cream (room temperature)
Glaze
- 2 cups confectioners sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350℉. Generously coat a bundt pan with nonstick spray to ensure the cake releases easily after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix and the orange zest. Use a hand or stand mixer on low speed to blend until the mixture is fragrant and well combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, orange juice, melted butter, and sour cream to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed until the batter is smooth and fully combined, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the cake batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan. Smooth the top gently with a spatula or spoon to ensure even baking.
- Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick or cake tester into the center; it should come out clean or with a few dry crumbs.
- Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, carefully invert the cake onto a cooling rack and let it cool completely before glazing.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a bowl, whisk together the confectioners sugar and 2 tablespoons of orange juice until the glaze is smooth and thick. Add the additional tablespoon of orange juice if needed to reach your preferred consistency.
- Glaze the Cake: Drizzle the orange glaze evenly over the cooled cake. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes so the glaze can set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Room temperature ingredients ensure a smoother batter and better rise.
- You can adjust the glaze thickness by adding more or less orange juice to suit your preference.
- Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best bright citrus flavor.
- If desired, garnish with thin orange slices or additional zest for a decorative touch.
Keywords: orange juice cake, citrus cake, bundt cake, orange zest cake, homemade cake, orange glaze
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