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Zesty Orange Dream Cake

This Zesty Orange Dream Cake combines the refreshing tang of oranges with a soft, moist cake base, making it the perfect dessert for any gathering.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Citrus, Easy
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 320kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9x13-inch cake pan

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 1 box orange cake mix
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Glaze

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a 9x13-inch cake pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix cake mix, orange juice, oil, eggs, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
  • Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  • Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest.
  • Once baked, pour glaze over the warm cake.
  • Let the cake cool completely before slicing it into squares and serving.

Notes

For best results, use fresh oranges for the juice and zest.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Fat: 12g