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Ultra-Moist Orange Juice Cake with Bright Citrus Glaze

Close-up of a moist orange juice cake loaf drizzled generously with bright orange glaze, served on a white plate.
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Bake a very moist cake flavored with fresh orange juice and zest, finished with a simple, bright citrus glaze. This recipe makes a perfect dessert or brunch item.

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 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • For the Glaze: 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or a standard loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup orange juice, orange zest, and milk.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the orange juice mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  7. Pour the batter into your prepared pan.
  8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the cake cools, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of orange juice until smooth. Add more powdered sugar or juice, one teaspoon at a time, to reach a thick but pourable consistency.
  11. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake before serving.

Notes

  • For the brightest flavor, use fresh zest from one large orange.
  • You can use a Bundt pan, but adjust the baking time slightly, checking for doneness around 40 minutes.
  • This cake keeps well covered at room temperature for up to three days.

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