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Super Moist Orange Juice Cake with Bright Citrus Glaze

A close-up of a moist orange juice cake loaf with one slice cut, drizzled with a bright orange glaze.
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This recipe creates a wonderfully moist and tender cake using fresh orange juice for flavor. We skip heavy frosting for a simple, bright orange juice-infused glaze that soaks into the warm crumb.

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 whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 large orange
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • For the Glaze: 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice

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 with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step helps create a tender crumb.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the orange zest.
  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. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix only 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 bakes, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons of orange juice until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a few more drops of juice.
  10. Remove the cake from the oven. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  11. Poke holes all over the top of the warm cake using a skewer or fork.
  12. Slowly pour the orange glaze evenly over the warm cake, allowing the glaze to soak in.
  13. Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving. This is the best orange juice cake flavor development.

Notes

  • Use fresh orange zest and juice for the brightest citrus flavor in this simple orange dessert.
  • For a bundt cake variation, bake time may increase to 40-45 minutes. Check for doneness early.
  • If you want a slightly thicker glaze, reduce the orange juice in the glaze mixture slightly.

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