Description
Indulge in the delightful citrus flavors of this moist and flavorful Orange Juice Cake. With a tender crumb and a sweet orange glaze, this easy-to-make Bundt cake is a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz)
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
For the glaze:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a Bundt pan generously.
- Mix the cake batter: Combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, orange juice, oil, sugar, and orange zest. Beat until smooth.
- Bake the cake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare the glaze: Melt butter in a saucepan, add sugar, orange juice, and vanilla. Cook until sugar dissolves.
- Glaze the cake: Poke holes in the warm cake and pour the glaze over. Let it absorb.
- Serve: Invert the cake onto a plate, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
- This cake tastes even better the next day as the glaze fully soaks in.
- Garnish with powdered sugar or thin orange slices if desired.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
