Description
Glazed Orange Bundt Cake with Buttermilk is a vibrant, moist dessert that captures the essence of sunny days. Infused with fresh orange zest and topped with a sweet glaze, this cake is perfect for brunch or as a delightful after-dinner treat. Its rich buttery flavor combined with the tangy buttermilk creates a mouthwatering experience that will leave your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Zest of 2 fresh oranges
- 3 large eggs
- For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in buttermilk and orange zest.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar and orange juice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg