Description
This Orange Juice Cake is a moist and vibrant bundt cake infused with fresh orange juice and zest, topped with a simple citrus glaze for the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15.25 ounce 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
- 2 cups confectioners sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons orange juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ (175℃) and coat a bundt pan with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together the cake mix and orange zest on low speed with a hand or stand mixer until fragrant.
- Add the eggs, orange juice, melted butter, and sour cream. Beat until smooth and fully combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top with a spatula or spoon.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few dry crumbs.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk together the confectioners sugar and 2 tablespoons orange juice until smooth and thick. Add more juice if needed for desired consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and let it set for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter.
- If the glaze is too thick, thin it with a little extra orange juice.
- Store the cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- You can add orange extract for a stronger citrus flavor if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
