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Ultra Moist Orange Juice Bundt Cake with Bright Citrus Glaze

Close-up of a slice cut from a bundt orange juice cake, generously drizzled with thick orange glaze.
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You will bake this ultra moist orange juice cake that uses fresh orange juice and zest for a bright citrus flavor. We top it with a simple, sweet orange glaze. This easy bundt cake recipe is perfect for brunch or a simple dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-cup Bundt pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This step helps create a tender crumb.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until the batter is smooth. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan.
  8. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes before inverting it onto the rack to cool completely.
  10. While the cake cools, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons of orange juice until smooth. Add more powdered sugar for a thicker glaze or more juice for a thinner one.
  11. Drizzle the orange glaze over the cooled cake before serving.

Notes

  • For the brightest flavor, use fresh orange zest, not bottled.
  • You can substitute half the orange juice with buttermilk for an even more tender texture.
  • This cake keeps well covered at room temperature for up to three days.

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