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Moist Orange Juice Cake with Simple Citrus Glaze

A close-up of a moist, yellow orange juice cake loaf drizzled with a thick, glossy orange glaze.
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This recipe delivers a wonderfully moist orange juice cake, perfect for brunch or a simple dessert. We top it with a bright, sweet orange glaze instead of heavy frosting.

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 unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. In a separate small bowl, mix the 1/2 cup orange juice, milk, and orange zest.
  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 the prepared cake 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, a teaspoon at a time, to reach a thick but pourable consistency.
  11. Drizzle the orange glaze evenly over the cooled cake. Slice and serve this easy citrus cake.

Notes

  • For an extra bright citrus flavor, use the zest of one whole orange in the batter.
  • This cake works well baked as a loaf cake; adjust baking time accordingly, checking for doneness around 40-45 minutes.
  • If you prefer a no-frosting orange cake, you can poke holes in the warm cake and pour half of the glaze mixture over it while it is still warm to soak in.

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