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Ultra Moist Orange Juice Cake with Bright Citrus Glaze

A close-up of a slice of moist orange juice cake topped with a thick, dripping orange glaze on a white plate.
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This recipe yields an incredibly moist orange juice cake, perfect for breakfast or dessert. We use fresh orange juice and zest for bright flavor, finished with a simple, sweet citrus glaze that soaks into the warm cake.

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 (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This step builds the cake’s structure.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and orange zest.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the 1/2 cup of orange juice. Begin and end with the dry mixture. Mix only until just combined; do not overmix to keep the cake tender.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of fresh orange juice until smooth. Adjust juice amount for desired drizzling consistency.
  9. Remove the cake from the oven. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  10. Poke small holes all over the top surface of the warm cake using a skewer or fork.
  11. Slowly pour the citrus glaze evenly over the warm cake, allowing it to soak in.
  12. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve this easy glazed cake recipe as a simple dessert or orange breakfast cake.

Notes

  • For the best bright citrus flavor, use fresh-squeezed orange juice and zest from two medium oranges.
  • This cake is excellent baked as a zesty orange loaf cake if you use a standard loaf pan; adjust baking time by about 10 minutes.
  • If you prefer a thicker topping instead of a soak, wait until the cake is completely cool before spreading the glaze on top.

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