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Super Moist Orange Juice Cake with Bright Citrus Glaze

A slice cut from a moist orange juice cake, drizzled with a thick, shiny orange glaze.
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This recipe delivers a super moist orange cake, perfect for brunch or an easy dessert. We use fresh orange juice for deep flavor, topped with a simple, bright citrus glaze instead of heavy frosting.

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
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this 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 separate small bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup orange juice, milk, and vanilla extract.
  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. Stir in the orange zest.
  8. Pour the batter into your prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
  9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. While the cake cools slightly in the pan (about 10 minutes), prepare the glaze.
  11. For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of fresh orange juice until smooth. Add more juice, a drop at a time, if needed to reach a thick but pourable consistency.
  12. Invert the cake onto a wire rack set over parchment paper. Drizzle the bright citrus glaze evenly over the top of the warm cake, allowing it to soak in slightly.
  13. Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving this easy orange glaze cake.

Notes

  • For an even brighter flavor, use the zest of two oranges in the cake batter.
  • This cake keeps well covered at room temperature for up to three days, maintaining its moist texture.
  • If you prefer a loaf cake, bake this recipe in a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan for 45 to 55 minutes.

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