A delightful and citrusy twist on a classic cake, this Orange Cake is bursting with zesty flavors that are sure to brighten up any occasion.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
This Orange Cake is incredibly moist, flavorful, and easy to make. The combination of yellow cake mix, lemon pudding mix, and fresh orange juice creates a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess that will leave your taste buds craving for more.
Ingredients:
- 1 package yellow cake mix
- 1 package instant lemon pudding mix
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- 1/3 cup orange juice (for sauce)
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
Directions:
- Spray a 10-inch Bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix and pudding mix.
- Create a well in the center and add 3/4 cup of orange juice, vegetable oil, eggs, and orange extract.
- Mix on low speed until well combined.
- Scrape the bowl and beat for 4 minutes on medium speed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/3 cup of orange juice, sugar, and butter. Cook for two minutes.
- Use a toothpick to poke holes all over the cake.
- Drizzle the prepared sauce over the cake.
- *For a more glazed effect, skip poking holes in the cake and use powdered sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- Adjust the amount of powdered sugar based on your desired level of sweetness.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cake.
Storage:
Store the Orange Cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Recipe Tips:
For added freshness, you can garnish the cake with orange zest or fresh berries before serving. Additionally, you can customize the glaze by adding a hint of vanilla extract or orange zest for extra flavor.
Enjoy this delightful Orange Cake that is perfect for any special occasion or as a sweet treat to brighten up your day!