Orange Juice Cake
Enjoy the fresh taste of our Orange Juice Cake. It has a moist, citrus-flavored crumb topped with a delicious orange glaze. Perfect for any occasion, this tasty cake combines bright flavors and a soft texture that will leave you wanting more.
And guess what… it is SO easy to make!
This Orange Juice Cake should be covered and can be stored for 2 days at room temperature, 5 days in the refrigerator or in the freezer for up to 3 months. If frozen, thaw in the refrigerator before serving. Keep in mind that the texture of the glaze may be affected by the method of storage.
This is an easy, straight forward cake but as bundt cakes can be difficult, here are a few things to keep in mind.
Don’t grease the bundt pan until just before pouring in the batter. If the pan is greased too early, especially with a spray, it tends to pool in places and not evenly release the cake from the pan.
Use room temperature ingredients. This will ensure an even, smooth batter and will help you avoid overmixing the cake which can lead to a dense, heavy cake.
Let the cake cool for 10 minutes exactly before turning it out from the bundt pan. This seems to be a magical number for bundt cakes because if it is turned out sooner it tends to tear and if it is turned out later it may stick to the pan. Be sure to readjust the cake just turning it out because as it cools it may stick to the surface that it is on.
Yes! You can make this cake 24 hours ahead of time. I wouldn’t recommend any longer.
It sure does. If you want to skip the extra sugar, you can serve this cake without the glaze. But our favorite way to serve is with the yummy orange juice glaze.
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Ingredients Needed
- White Cake Mix
- Oranges
- Eggs
- Orange Juice
- Butter
- Sour Cream
- Powdered Sugar
How to Make Orange Juice Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and set a clean bundt pan to the side. Do not grease it yet.
- In a large mixing bowl beat together the cake mix and orange zest on low speed with a hand or stand mixer until fragrant.
- Mix in the eggs, orange juice, melted butter and sour cream until smooth and combined.
- Grease your bundt pan well and pour the batter into it, evening the top with a spatula or spoon.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top bounces back when tapped gently, a toothpick comes out clean or a digital thermometer reads at least 200 degrees Fahrenheit internally.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes and then turn out onto a cooling rack or serving tray.
- After the cake has cooled completely, about 1 hour, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice, 1 Tablespoon at a time, until smooth and thick. You can adjust the amount of orange juice you use to get the glaze to reach a thicker or thinner consistency.
- Drizzle over the cake and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes or until set before cutting and serving.
Orange Juice Cake
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Ingredients
- 15.25 ounce box 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 1 stick salted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- ½ cup sour cream room temperature
Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1-3 Tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and set a clean bundt pan to the side. Do not grease it yet.
- In a large mixing bowl beat together the cake mix and orange zest on low speed with a hand or stand mixer until fragrant.
- Mix in the eggs, orange juice, melted butter and sour cream until smooth and combined.
- Grease your bundt pan well and pour the batter into it, evening the top with a spatula or spoon.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top bounces back when tapped gently, a toothpick comes out clean or a digital thermometer reads at least 200 degrees Fahrenheit internally.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes and then turn out onto a cooling rack or serving tray.
- After the cake has cooled completely, about 1 hour, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice, 1 Tablespoon at a time, until smooth and thick. You can adjust the amount of orange juice you use to get the glaze to reach a thicker or thinner consistency.
- Drizzle over the cake and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes or until set before cutting and serving.
Nutrition
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