Orange Bundt Cake
This Orange Bundt Cake is soft, moist and full of fresh orange flavor. The cake is made with freshly squeezed orange juice and orange zest which adds a delicious orange citrus flavor that balances well with the sweetness of the cake. The cake is brushed with an orange syrup after baking, then topped with an orange icing. This cake only takes a few minutes to mix together and is full of delicious flavor.
Here’s what you will love about this Orange Bundt Cake
- The fresh orange juice and zest in this cake really make this cake stand out. The fresh orange flavor balances well with the sweetness of the cake.
- The orange simple syrup and the orange icing add an extra citrus/orange punch to the cake, without making the flavor overpowering.
- This cake is very easy to make and only takes a few minutes to mix all the ingredients together before baking.
- This Orange Bundt Cake stays soft and moist for days! You can even save the extra orange simple syrup to drizzle over the cake as you eat it. The orange simple syrup not only adds delicious orange flavor, but also helps make the cake extra moist.
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Orange Bundt Cake
- Total Time: 50 minutes
Description
This Orange Bundt Cake is soft, moist and full of fresh orange flavor. The cake is made with freshly squeezed orange juice and orange zest which adds a delicious orange citrus flavor that balances well with the sweetness of the cake. The cake is brushed with an orange syrup after baking, then topped with an orange icing. This cake only takes a few minutes to mix together and is full of delicious flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Zest from 2 oranges (4 teaspoons)
Orange Simple Syrup
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Orange Glaze Icing
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
- 1–2 tablespoon orange juice
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 10-inch bundt pan and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, add butter, sugar, eggs, yogurt, orange juice, milk and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine. Add in sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda and zest from 2 oranges. Mix just until combined.
3. Pour batter into prepared bundt pan.
4. Bake in preheated oven 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. When the cake is done baking, allow the cake to cool 1 hour inside the pan. Then, place a large plate/serving dish on top of the Bundt pan and invert the cake out onto the plate.
6. Make the orange simple syrup. In a small saucepan, add orange juice, water and sugar. Cook, stirring frequently, over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Brush the syrup over top of the cake. You can save any extra syrup for when you serve the cake.
7. Make the icing. Whisk together the confectioners sugar and orange juice. Drizzle the icing over top of the Bundt cake. Serve and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Ok to make a day ahead? Should I wait to do the glaze?
Hi Susan!
Yes this cake stays moist, so you can definitely make ahead! In terms of the glaze, honestly you could do it the day of, or do it ahead. If you do it ahead, though, it has a tendency to soak in and not stand out as much. The flavor will still be there, though. I hope you enjoy!
-Jolene