Published 2/19/2024 I still can’t get over how absolutely delightful this orange cake is! It’s perfectly citrusy and sweet thanks to fresh orange juice, orange zest AND topped with a simple orange glaze to boot. It’s a perfect cake for breakfast or dessert — speaking from experience 😀 You’ll love how simple and easy it is to make this orange cake — everything comes together in less than an hour. And whatever you do, don’t skip the amazing orange glaze. It’s the perfect icing on the cake.
Ingredients for Orange Cake
Dry ingredients: The foundation of our orange cake features all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a touch of kosher salt for perfect texture and flavor balance. Wet ingredients: Here comes the flavor — we’re blending creamy unsalted butter, granulated sugar, almond extract, vibrant orange zest, and eggs and completing it with the refreshing taste of orange juice. Orange glaze: Elevate this orange cake with a luscious glaze that comes together with powdered sugar, almond extract, orange zest, and fresh orange juice. Garnish with a sprinkle of slivered almonds for a delightful finishing touch.
Is this orange cake super sweet?
We wanted to create a cake that wasn’t too overly sweet so that you could really taste and enjoy the orange flavors. If you like a sweeter cake, feel free to go crazy with the glaze on top!
Easy Ingredient Swaps
Butter –> coconut oil: This recipe was tested with softened coconut oil in place of butter and it worked quite well, so this is a great alternative if you’re hoping to keep this recipe dairy free. Almond extract –> vanilla extract: If you don’t like the flavor of almond extract, vanilla extract works, too. Slivered almonds: We love the look and flavor of slivered almonds on this cake, but feel free to omit or swap with another nut.
Top Tips
If you are baking at altitude, the bake time may vary. Our photographer baked this in Denver, and it took closer to 50 minutes to fully bake. Allow the cake to fully cool before frosting: You must wait for the cake to cool completely or the glaze will melt and soak into the cake.
Storage + Freezer Instructions
Store this orange cake in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 3 days. Coconut Loaf Cake Can I freeze this orange loaf? If you’re planning to freeze this cake, we suggest freezing it before frosting. Let the cake cool completely and then tightly wrap it with a piece of tin foil. Freeze for up to 3 months.
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