Description
This Homemade Orange Juice Cake is bursting with bright citrus flavor. Made with fresh orange juice and zest, it’s a light and moist cake perfect for any occasion. The sweet orange glaze adds an extra touch of zest, making this cake irresistible. Enjoy it as a dessert or paired with a warm cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
For a festive touch, top the cake with extra orange zest or candied orange peel. This cake is an excellent pairing with tea or coffee and is a perfect dessert for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes