PrintUltra Moist Orange Juice Cake with Simple Citrus Glaze
I am so glad you are here to make this Ultra Moist Orange Juice Cake. This recipe delivers bright citrus flavor using fresh orange juice and zest, topped with a simple orange drizzle. It is easy to make and perfect for brunch or a simple dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
- For the Glaze: 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or a standard loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step builds texture in your cake.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate small bowl or measuring cup, combine the 1/2 cup of fresh orange juice, orange zest, and milk.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the orange juice mixture. Begin and end with the dry ingredients (e.g., 1/3 dry, 1/2 wet, 1/3 dry, 1/2 wet, 1/3 dry). Mix only until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake cools slightly in the pan for 10 minutes, prepare the glaze. Whisk together the powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons of fresh orange juice until smooth. Add more powdered sugar for a thicker glaze or more juice for a thinner drizzle.
- Invert the cake onto a wire rack. Drizzle the citrus glaze evenly over the warm cake. Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving your homemade orange dessert.
Notes
- For an extra bright flavor, use zest from two oranges instead of one.
- You can bake this as an orange bundt cake; baking time may increase slightly.
- This cake is wonderful served the next day, as the moisture settles in.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg