Moist and delicious, this Orange Cake starts with an easy citrus bundt cake that is covered in a sticky, sweet orange glaze. This cake is always a hit!
I love a good, simple cake. If you’re looking for even more cake recipes, try this Tres Leches Cake, this Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, or this Dump Cake Recipe.
This cake always makes an appearance when summer rolls around – it is the perfect dessert for a potluck or bbq. It does start with a cake mix, which makes it super simple and practically foolproof. The cake itself is amazing, but the orange glaze is what really takes it over the top!
Even if you are a cake-mix hater, you have got to try this cake. I’d bet that it would change your mind!!
I have made this Orange Glazed Bundt Cake multiple times. And it still is one of my favorites.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- Yellow Cake Mix – I have only tried this with a yellow cake mix. My guess is that a white cake mix would work as well, but I haven’t tested it.
- Lemon Pudding Mix – Yes, I know this is an orange cake, but most of the orange flavor comes from the glaze. The lemon brings in a citrus flavor that compliments the orange well.
- Orange Juice – If possible, fresh is best, but if you buy it, try to get pure orange juice and not from concentrate.
- Vegetable Oil – This gives you a perfectly moist cake!
- Eggs – I use large eggs.
- Lemon Extract – If you have orange extract on hand you can use that, but it’s not an extract I usually have.
For the Glaze:
- Sugar – Not only does the sugar make the glaze sweet, but it also helps to make it nice and thick and sticky.
- Orange Juice – Again, fresh is best. You need orange zest, as well, so zest your oranges before juicing them.
- Butter – I use unsalted butter, but salted butter would work, too.
- Orange Zest – I like to use a microplane to zest the orange.
How to Make this Orange Cake
- Grease and flour your bundt pan. This is very important to ensure that the cake comes out cleanly.
- Combine the cake mix and pudding mix, then mix in the orange juice, oil, eggs, and extract. Mix on medium for 4-5 minutes. Pour into the pan.
- Bake the cake until a tester inserted comes out with just a few moist crumbs on it. Let the cake cool for a few minutes, then turn out onto a plate. Let it cool completely.
- Make the glaze by combining the sugar, orange juice, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Let it cook for 2 minutes, stir in the orange zest, then spoon over the cake.
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Watch the video above to see how to make this Orange Cake.
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Orange Cake
Ingredients
Cake:
- 1 package 15.25 oz yellow cake mix
- 1 package 3.5 oz instant lemon pudding mix
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
Glaze:
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325ºF. Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix and the pudding mix. Add the orange juice, vegetable oil, eggs, and lemon extract. Beat on low speed until combined. Scrape the sides of the bowl, then beat on medium speed for 4 minutes. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a serving dish. Allow to cool completely.
- Place a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the sugar, orange juice and butter and cook until the butter is melted. Once melted, cook for 2 minutes then remove from the heat. Stir in the orange zest.
- Slowly pour the glaze over the cooled cake. (There will be some extra glaze that doesn’t soak into the cake. I like to take a spoon and spoon the excess glaze over the cake.)
Eric says
This cake turned out perfectly, very moist and full of citrus flavor. The glaze adds the perfect touch. It was a huge hit and disappeared very quickly. Both times I baked it, 40-45 minutes has been the perfect amount of time.
Rosalind headley says
Hi….. I thought you would be interested to know that your recipe enchanted and delighted 200 people at my United Methodist Church Wednesday night supper. I am one of the church cooks at our church and my husband and I cooked and served this cake last night. It was a major hit with the crowd and I got many many requests for the recipe. I gave you credit and told where I got the recipe. This cake is now on our regular dessert rotation. Thanks for a great recipe. Roz
vicki jarvi says
I use one 3 oz. box of orange jello instead of the pudding, Love this cake. So moist. I believe Pillsbury has the orange frosting that is perfect for this cake.
Deborah says
Shannon – I've only tried it in a bundt pan, but I'm pretty sure it would work in 2 loaf pans!
Shannon says
Hi, do you think this would work out okay to bake in two loaf pans instead of a bundt pan? It's easier to share with neighbors that way.
Thanks,
Shannon
Deborah says
tabithablogs – I hope I'm not too late in answering your questions! The last time I made this cake, I made it the night before, and kept it covered. I put the glaze on several hours before I served it. Hope it works out for you and that you love it like I do!
tabithablogs says
Found this via foodgawker and I'm making it this very moment…but it's my first EVER attempt at a bundt cake, so I'm a little clueless. Is this one that should be served warm, or can I refrigerate and serve it tomorrow night? Should I do the drizzle glaze thing right before serving, or is it okay to do now and refrigerate it? Help! 😛
Ashley says
Sometimes cake mixes are perfect – like when you need an easy dessert that you'd like to jazz up without going 100% from scratch. I've had great luck with a few that I threw together in a pinch for last minute get-togethers. This one looks like a great one to try, too!
eatme_delicious says
Mmm beautiful bundt cake! Looks like a great recipe to have in your repertoire for when you need a quick and easy cake!
kiss my spatula says
oh, that cake. must have it. 🙂 can't wait to try this one out – it sounds and looks amazing!
Andrew & Carlene Wood says
yummy/ I will for sure have to try this yummy cake!
Andrew & Carlene Wood says
yummy/ I will for sure have to try this yummy cake!
LilSis says
I'm really going to have to try this cake! I love the addition of the orange juice and the pudding mix. And, I usually have better luck with bundt cakes for some reason.
Miakoda says
You know, i haven't seen too many desserts online flavored mainly with oranges. A shame, because it is such a beautiful taste. I love this one 🙂
kat says
I bet this is a really refreshing cake
♥Rosie♥ says
That cake looks scrumptious and I adore citrus flavours in bakes! It's a thumbs up from me on a good bake :0)