Description
This Orange Juice Cake is a delightful citrus-infused dessert that is both easy to make and incredibly moist. The zesty orange flavor shines through in every bite, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 box (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup orange juice (preferably fresh)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Glaze:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 10-cup Bundt pan thoroughly.
- Mix the cake batter: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, orange juice, oil, and orange zest. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 40–45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make the glaze: In a saucepan, melt the butter, sugar, and orange juice. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Glaze the cake: Poke holes in the cake and pour the warm glaze over it. Let it sit to absorb the glaze, then invert onto a plate.
Notes
- For extra citrus flavor, add lemon zest or orange extract.
- This cake tastes even better the next day after flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
