Description
Orange Juice Cake is soft, moist, and full of fresh citrus flavor. Made with a cake mix, real orange juice, and a sweet glaze, it’s the perfect easy dessert for any occasion. Ready in under an hour and topped with a simple glaze, this cake is always a hit. Try it today!
Ingredients
Cake:
15.25 oz white cake mix
1 tablespoon orange zest (about 1 large orange)
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup orange juice, room temperature (about 3 medium oranges)
½ cup salted butter, melted and slightly cooled
½ cup sour cream, room temperature
Glaze:
2 cups confectioners sugar
2–3 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (177°C). Coat a 12‑cup bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray to ensure the cake releases easily after baking. Set the pan aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix with the orange zest. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer on low speed to mix until the zest is evenly distributed and fragrant. The orange zest releases essential oils, boosting flavor.
Add the eggs, fresh orange juice, melted butter and sour cream to the bowl. Beat the mixture on medium speed until smooth and fully combined, about 1‑2 minutes. Make sure there are no streaks of dry cake mix remaining.
Pour the batter into your prepared bundt pan. Use a spatula or spoon to smooth the top and make sure the batter is evenly distributed in the pan.
Place the bundt pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35‑40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few dry crumbs attached. Avoid opening the oven too early to ensure even baking.
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, carefully invert the cake onto a cooling rack and let it cool completely before adding the glaze.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the confectioners sugar and 2 tablespoons of fresh orange juice until smooth and thick. If the glaze is too thick, add more orange juice a teaspoon at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
Drizzle the orange glaze generously over the cooled cake. Let the glaze set for about 10 minutes before slicing. This gives the sweetness time to adhere to the cake and keeps the slices neat.
Notes
Use fresh orange juice for the best citrus flavor.
Zest oranges before juicing for easier prep.
For a thinner glaze, add orange juice 1 teaspoon at a time.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Freeze the cake (without glaze) for up to 2 months. Thaw and glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American