How to Make Orange Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Orange cake is a delightful and refreshing dessert that showcases the tangy sweetness of oranges. This cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a family gathering, a birthday celebration, or just a weekend treat. The burst of citrus flavor combined with the moist and fluffy texture of the cake is sure to impress anyone who takes a bite.

Making an orange cake from scratch is easier than you might think, and the results are well worth the effort. The bright and sunny flavor of the...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 1 (3 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix
  • ¾ cup orange juice
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 (10-inch) Bundt cake

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch Bundt pan.
  • Make the cake: Stir cake mix and pudding mix together in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and pour in orange juice, oil, eggs, and lemon extract. Beat on low speed with an electric mixer until blended. Scrape the sides of the bowl, then beat on medium speed for 4 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely, about 20 more minutes.
  • When the cake has cooled, make the glaze: Cook sugar, orange juice, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  • Transfer cake to a serving platter and drizzle glaze over top.
  • Nutrition

    412 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 78mg
    • Sodium: 473mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 59g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 32g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 154mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 152mg