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Moist From-Scratch Orange Juice Cake with Bright Orange Glaze

A moist slice of orange juice cake topped with white glaze and dripping orange syrup.
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Create a wonderfully moist orange juice cake from scratch. This recipe uses fresh orange juice and zest for intense citrus flavor, finished with a simple, bright orange glaze. It is a perfect comfort food dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or a standard loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step incorporates air, which helps keep the cake tender.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  5. In a separate small bowl or measuring cup, combine the 1/2 cup orange juice, orange zest, and milk.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the orange juice mixture. Begin and end with the dry ingredients (add 1/3 dry, 1/2 wet, 1/3 dry, 1/2 wet, 1/3 dry). Mix only until just combined; do not overmix the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread it evenly.
  8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. While the cake cools slightly in the pan for 10 minutes, prepare the glaze. Whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of fresh orange juice until smooth.
  10. Poke holes all over the top of the warm cake using a skewer or fork. Pour the orange glaze evenly over the warm cake, allowing it to soak in.
  11. Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Using fresh orange juice and zest makes a significant difference in the final flavor of this moist orange cake.
  • For a bundt cake, increase the baking time by about 10 to 15 minutes and check for doneness carefully.
  • If you prefer a thicker glaze, reduce the amount of orange juice used in the glaze mixture.

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