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Moist Orange Juice Cake with Bright Citrus Glaze

A slice cut from a round orange juice cake topped with a white glaze and orange zest.
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Make this incredibly moist orange juice cake, a simple dessert bursting with bright citrus flavor, topped with an easy orange glaze. This tender crumb cake is perfect for brunch or an everyday treat.

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 fresh 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. This step helps create a tender crumb orange dessert.
  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 fresh 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. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the cake cools, prepare the easy citrus glaze. Whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of orange juice, and 1 teaspoon of orange zest until smooth. Add a few more drops of juice if the glaze is too thick.
  11. Drizzle the bright orange glaze over the cooled cake before serving. This homemade orange juice cake is best served at room temperature.

Notes

  • For an even brighter flavor, use the juice and zest from two oranges.
  • This cake works well as an orange breakfast cake or a simple dessert with coffee or tea.
  • If you prefer a pound cake texture, use a pound cake recipe base and incorporate the orange juice and zest as directed.

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