Description
This Orange Juice Cake is a moist and flavorful Bundt cake that combines the tangy brightness of fresh orange juice with the rich texture of yellow cake and vanilla pudding mixes. Finished with a smooth orange glaze, this easy-to-make dessert is perfect for gatherings or as a sweet everyday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease a 10-cup Bundt pan with butter or nonstick spray to ensure the cake releases easily after baking.
- Mix Batter: In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, instant vanilla pudding mix, eggs, 3/4 cup orange juice, vegetable oil, water, and orange zest if using. Beat with a hand mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
- Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare Glaze: While the cake bakes, whisk together the powdered sugar, 1/4 cup orange juice, and melted butter in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Cool and Glaze Cake: Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes. Then carefully invert it onto a wire rack or serving plate. While the cake is still warm, slowly spoon the glaze over the top, allowing it to soak in for maximum flavor and moisture.
- Serve: Let the glazed cake cool completely before slicing. Serve and enjoy this moist, citrus-flavored treat.
Notes
- Use fresh-squeezed orange juice for the best citrus flavor; bottled juice works fine as a substitute.
- Add 1 tablespoon of orange liqueur to the glaze for an adult twist.
- This cake keeps moist for several days when stored properly and can be made a day ahead for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
