Easy Orange Cake Recipe

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (160°C) and grease a 10-inch Bundt pan.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix and pudding mix with a whisk.

Step 3

Make a well in the center and pour in 3/4 cup of orange juice, vegetable oil, eggs, and lemon extract or orange zest.

Step 4

Whisk by hand or beat on low speed with an electric mixer until the ingredients are well-combined and the batter is smooth.

Step 5

Scrape the sides of the bowl and beat for an additional 4 minutes on medium speed.

Step 6

If adding extras (chocolate chips, nuts, etc.), stir them in at this point with a spatula.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 8

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

While the cake cools, make the glaze.

Step 10

Combine the remaining 1/3 cup of orange juice with the white sugar and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.

Step 11

Cook for 2 minutes, constantly stirring until the sugar has dissolved and the butter has melted.

Step 12

Drizzle the orange glaze over the cooled cake.

Step 13

Serve and enjoy!