Ultimate Orange Cake
Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
sifted
- ¾ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup canola oil
- ½ cup butter
melted
- 1¼ cups freshly squeezed orange juice
3-4 large oranges
- plus more to taste*2 tablespoons orange zest
- ⅓ cup fresh orange juice
1-2 orange
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C. Grease your pan and set aside.
- 2
In a medium bowl combine the flour and baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- 3
In a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk together eggs and sugar on high speed until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- 4
With the mixer running on low speed add oil slowly until combined and repeat with the butter. Add orange juice and zest and keep mixing slowly until combined. Add flour mixture and mix until just combined (being careful not to overmix). NOTE: depending on the brand of flour you use, the batter may be quite wet.
- 5
Add batter to the prepared pan. Bake 50-60 minutes for a 12 cup/10-inch bundt pan until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean (see recipe notes for more pans and cooking times).
- 6
While the cake bakes, mix together the orange juice, zest, and sugar to make the crunchy sugar glaze (see the notes section if you prefer a softer style glaze).
- 7
Allow to cool 30 minutes in the pan before turning out onto a cooling rack and adding the glaze.
- 8
While the cake is still warm, remove from pan, prick the cake all over with a skewer and then pour over the glaze.
- 9
Place a second sheet of baking paper next to the cooling rack. Transfer the cooling rack with the cake to the clean paper and pour the glaze that dripped off the cake onto the baking paper over the cake. You may have to repeat this step a few times. Once glazed the juice will sink into the cake and the sugar will form a lovely, crisp topping.
Ultimate Orange Cake
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About this Recipe
Craving a cake that’s bursting with bright, natural citrus flavor and boasts an incredibly moist crumb? This Ultimate Orange Cake recipe delivers a truly delightful experience, perfect for any occasion.
What truly makes this Ultimate Orange Cake shine is its incredible versatility—you can effortlessly transform it from a stunning Bundt cake into elegant loaf cakes or convenient individual muffins, all from one recipe. The careful balance of both freshly squeezed orange juice and vibrant orange zest ensures every single bite is infused with a natural, bright citrus essence, elevating it far beyond typical orange-flavored desserts.
Prepare yourself for a cake that’s exceptionally moist, boasting a tender crumb that practically melts in your mouth. The aroma alone is captivating, filling your kitchen with the sweet and tangy fragrance of ripe oranges. With each bite, you’ll experience a delightful harmony of bright citrus notes and subtle sweetness, making this a truly satisfying treat for any orange lover.
One of the best features of this Ultimate Orange Cake is its adaptability. Choose to bake it as an impressive Bundt cake, two elegant loaf cakes, or a batch of 24 delightful muffins, depending on your needs. For an even more intense citrus kick, feel free to add more orange zest to taste as suggested in the ingredients list.
This vibrant orange cake makes a spectacular centerpiece for dessert, a delightful addition to brunch, or a fragrant treat with your afternoon coffee or tea. A simple garnish of additional orange zest or a light dusting of powdered sugar would beautifully complement its bright flavor.