Description
A moist and fluffy Orange Bundt Cake with a tender crumb and bright citrus flavor, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or gifting
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 ½ cups – provides structure and soft crumb
- Baking Powder: 2 ½ teaspoons – ensures the cake rises evenly
- Salt: ½ teaspoon – enhances the natural flavors
- Unsalted Butter: 1 cup (2 sticks), softened – adds richness and tenderness
- Granulated Sugar: 2 cups – sweetens and contributes to a golden crust
- Eggs: 4 large, room temperature – binds ingredients and adds moisture
- Fresh Orange Juice: ½ cup – gives a vibrant citrus flavor
- Orange Zest: 2 tablespoons – intensifies the aroma and flavor
- Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons – rounds out the flavor profile
- Milk: ½ cup – keeps the batter smooth and moist
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan thoroughly.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in orange juice, zest, and vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk, mixing gently.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Ensure the Bundt pan is well-greased to prevent sticking.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour batter evenly into the pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Finishing Touches: Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack. Drizzle with orange glaze or dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice generously and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs and butter for a smoother batter
- Sift flour to prevent lumps
- Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even browning
- Brush with orange syrup after baking to enhance moisture
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Orange Bundt Cake, Citrus Cake, Moist Cake, Easy Bundt Cake, Homemade Cake