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Orange Juice Cake Recipe

Orange Juice Cake Recipe

4.6 from 24 reviews

This Orange Juice Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. The combination of citrusy orange juice, sweet vanilla pudding, and a buttery glaze creates a truly irresistible treat.

Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)

For the glaze:

  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a Bundt pan thoroughly.
  2. Mix the batter: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, orange juice, oil, sugar, and orange zest. Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes.
  3. Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 40–45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Make the glaze: Heat orange juice, powdered sugar, and butter in a saucepan until smooth.
  5. Glaze the cake: Poke holes in the cake, pour the warm glaze over it, let it sit for 15–20 minutes, then invert onto a plate to cool.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, drizzle with more glaze or dust with powdered sugar before serving.
  • This cake tastes even better the next day.

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