Description
A soft and buttery orange Bundt cake bursting with fresh citrus flavor, finished with a glossy orange glaze that gently drips over every curve. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or an afternoon treat with coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (226 grams)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange zest
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 10 to 12 cup Bundt pan thoroughly.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in orange zest, orange juice, milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
- Pour batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then carefully invert onto a wire rack.
- Whisk powdered sugar with 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice until smooth and drizzle over the slightly warm cake before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter and better texture.
- Rub the orange zest into the sugar before creaming for deeper citrus flavor.
- Grease every curve of the Bundt pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Let the cake cool slightly before glazing so the glaze sets beautifully.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: orange bundt cake, citrus cake, glazed bundt cake, homemade orange cake, easy dessert recipe