Zesty Orange Cake Recipe
Enjoy the fresh flavors of this easy-to-make Orange Cake. Made with real orange juice and a sweet orange glaze, it's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 Eggs
- ¾ cup Sugar
- ¼ cup Vegetable Oil
- 1¼ cups Orange juice, divided (3/4 cup for the cake, the rest for drizzling and glaze)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups All-purpose Flour
- ⅓ cup Yellow Cornmeal
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
Optional Decoration:
- ¼ cup Powdered Sugar (for the glaze)
- Fresh orange zest (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 340°F (170°C). Grease a bundt pan with butter or cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the oil, ¾ cup of orange juice, and vanilla extract, and whisk until smooth.
- Sift in the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir until combined. Add the orange zest and mix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes. Poke holes in the top with a toothpick and drizzle 3-5 tablespoons of orange juice over the cake. Let it soak.
Make the Glaze
- Mix powdered sugar with the remaining orange juice (3 tbsp) until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake, garnish with extra orange zest if desired, and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 56mgPotassium: 112mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 110IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
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