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Super Moist Orange Juice Cake with Bright Citrus Glaze

A slice cut from a moist orange juice cake topped with a thick orange glaze and zest.
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Bake this super moist orange juice cake that requires no heavy frosting. It features a bright, zesty orange juice-infused glaze, making it a perfect, easy dessert for summer, brunch, or tea time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 large orange
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • For the Glaze: 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • For the Glaze: 1 teaspoon orange zest

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, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the fresh orange juice, milk, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the orange juice mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  7. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread 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, prepare the glaze. Whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of orange juice, and 1 teaspoon of orange zest until smooth. Add more powdered sugar for a thicker glaze or more juice for a thinner glaze.
  10. Once the cake has cooled in the pan for about 10 minutes, invert it onto a wire rack.
  11. Drizzle the orange juice glaze evenly over the warm cake. Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving your bright orange dessert.

Notes

  • For an even more tender crumb, you can use cake flour instead of all-purpose flour.
  • This cake is excellent for meal prep and keeps well stored at room temperature under a cake dome for up to three days.
  • If you prefer a bundt cake, increase the baking time by 10 to 15 minutes.

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