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Orange Bundt Cake

A moist and fluffy bundt cake bursting with fresh orange flavor and finished with a vibrant citrus glaze.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice

Equipment

  • Bundt cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a Bundt cake pan with butter or cooking spray.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat ½ cup unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add 3 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in 1 tablespoon grated orange zest.
  6. Add 1 cup sour cream and ½ cup fresh orange juice, mixing until combined.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined, about 1 minute.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack and cool completely before glazing.

Notes

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream and fresh berries.