Description
This Orange Juice Cake is a moist, flavorful dessert that combines the zest of fresh oranges with the convenience of a yellow cake mix and orange gelatin. Baked in a Bundt pan and topped with a luscious orange glaze, it’s a perfect treat for any occasion, offering a delightful citrus twist on a classic cake.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1 box (3 ounces) orange gelatin mix
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 10-inch Bundt pan thoroughly to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix with the dry orange gelatin mix, ensuring they are well blended.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add 3/4 cup orange juice, 3/4 cup vegetable oil, and 4 large room temperature eggs to the dry mixture.
- Beat Batter: Using a hand mixer on medium speed, beat the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes until it is smooth and well combined. Stir in the orange zest if using to enhance the citrus flavor.
- Pour Batter: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a serving plate.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, melted butter, and enough fresh orange juice (2 to 3 tablespoons) to create a pourable glaze.
- Glaze the Cake: Spoon or drizzle the glaze over the warm cake, allowing it to soak in and enhance the orange flavor before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger orange flavor, add extra orange zest to the batter.
- Make sure the cake is still slightly warm when adding the glaze so it absorbs better.
- Store the cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
