This orange cake is fluffy and tender with fresh orange juice and zest in every bite. Finished with a light orange glaze, it’s simple, elegant, and full of sunny flavor.
⏱ Time & Servings
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Bake Time: 40–45 minutes
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Cooling Time: 20 minutes
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Total Time: ~1 hour 20 minutes
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Servings: 8–10 slices
🧾 Ingredients
Cake
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
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3 large eggs
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¾ cup fresh orange juice
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Zest of 1 large orange
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Orange Glaze (Optional)
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¾ cup powdered sugar
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2–3 tbsp fresh orange juice
👩🍳 Instructions
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Prep
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and line an 8-inch round or loaf pan. -
Dry Ingredients
Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. -
Wet Ingredients
Beat sugar, oil, and eggs until light.
Mix in orange juice, zest, and vanilla. -
Combine
Add dry ingredients to wet mixture.
Mix just until smooth—do not overmix. -
Bake
Pour batter into pan.
Bake 40–45 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. -
Glaze (Optional)
Mix powdered sugar and orange juice.
Drizzle over warm cake. -
Serve
Cool slightly, slice, and enjoy.
🍽 Flavor & Texture
✔ Moist and fluffy crumb
✔ Fresh, natural orange flavor
✔ Light citrus sweetness
✔ Perfect with tea or coffee
⭐ Tips & Variations
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Extra orange punch: Add 1 tbsp orange marmalade to batter
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Yogurt version: Replace ¼ cup juice with yogurt for softness
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Chocolate orange: Add chocolate chips
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Bundt cake: Bake 50–55 minutes
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Dairy-free: Use oil instead of butter
📊 Nutrition (Approx. per slice)
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Calories: 280
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Fat: 14g
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Carbs: 35g
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Protein: 5g