Orange Bundt Cake

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Moist, tender cake, a healthy shot of orange creamsicle flavor, and a delicious orange glaze - that's what's waiting when you make this orange bundt cake. This delicious orange creamsicle bundt cake is overflowing with flavor and made with boxed cake mix, so it's super easy.

If you love orange creamsicles as much as I do, you're going to love this cake. It has all the moist tenderness we love in cake with that classic orange creamsicle flavor.

Slice of orange creamsicle cake on a white square-shaped plate. The slice is triangular in shape and has white-colored frosting. The cake can be seen in the background.

Orange Creamsicle Bundt Cake

This was inspired by my Orange Creamsicle dessert on this site. I thought if orange creamsicle worked in my yogurt dessert why not a cake? After all, orange and cake go great together.

Ingredients

You might think it takes a ton of ingredients to make this recipe, but it really doesn't. It uses boxed cake mix, so you're really just sort of doctoring up what's already there, and the orange glaze only takes a few ingredients.

For the Cake

Yellow cake mix
Vegetable oil
The juice of an orange
Orange zest
Vanilla extract
Baking powder
Eggs
Vanilla pudding mix
2% milk

For the Glaze

Confectioners sugar
Orange juice
Vanilla extract
Cream cheese, softened

See the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities and cooking times.

Instructions

Just like the ingredient list, this cake recipe is deceptively easy. The finished product only looks like it's a ton of work. As you'll see, it's actually incredibly easy to make.

Step 1: Prep

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and thoroughly coat a bundt pan with nonstick spray and flour to prevent the cake from sticking.

Step 2: Mix the Cake

Combine the cake mix, vanilla pudding powder, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl. Then, add the orange juice, eggs, vanilla extract, orange zest, and milk. Whisk until smooth.

Step 3: Bake

Bake the cake uncovered until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 4: Make the Orange Glaze

While the cake is baking, whisk the confectioners sugar, orange juice, vanilla extract, and cream cheese together and set aside.

Step 5: Remove the Cake

After the cake is baked, take out the bundt pan and set it on a wire rack to cool for about 10 minutes, then carefully transfer the cake from the pan to a serving platter by placing the platter face-down on the top of the bundt pan and flipping everything over.

Step 6: Glaze the Cake

Pour the prepared orange glaze over the cake, top with orange zest, and serve.

Hint: If you tap the bundt pan gently before flipping, it can help the cake come out cleanly.

Whole Orange Bundt Cake coated in a sweet glaze on a white counter with orange zest sprinkled on top.

Substitutions

Don't have the correct ingredients on hand? Or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this orange creamsicle bundt cake.

Orange Juice - Freshly squeezed is nice, but you can always use prepared orange juice from the fridge.
Pineapple Juice - Replace the orange juice with pineapple juice to make a pineapple cake.
Milk - If you don't have 2% milk on hand, you can use half and half or heavy cream, as well.

Variations

Want to personalize this orange bundt cake recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.

Forego the Bundt Pan - If you don't have a budnt pan or don't like dealing with them, you can make this cake in loaf pans to create orange loaf cakes.
Cupcakes - Pour this batter into muffin tins to create orange cupcakes topped with orange glaze.

If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this air fryer lemon raspberry bundt cake.

whole orange creamsicle bundt cake on a white-colored dish with a slice removed.

Equipment

It doesn't take much to make this delicious cake. In fact, you won't even need a stand mixer. You only need a few basic things to get started.

Bundt pan
Mixing bowl
Spoon
Measuring cups and spoons
Juicer (if juicing an orange)
Nonstick spray

Storage

You can store this bundt cake in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. For longer storage, you can freeze this cake for up to two months.

Tips

While this recipe is very straightforward, there are a few things to remember that will help you make the absolute best cake possible. These are easy tips, so give them a read.

Thoroughly coat your bundt pan with nonstick spray and flour. If you miss any part of the pan, your cake could come apart when you take it out.
Lightly tap the pan around the perimeter to help the cake pull away from the pan before turning it out.
Be sure your cream cheese is thoroughly softend so you get a nice, smooth glaze.

slice of orange bundt cake on a white plate with a bite missing and a gold fork. The cake can be seen in the background on a white dish.

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FAQ

Do you have questions about the orange bundt cake? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about orange bundt cake.

How long is it good?

This cake will last for up to five days in the refrigerator or about two months in the freezer.

How do I freeze it?

Let the cake chill completely in the refrigerator, then wrap it tightly in cling wrap and again in foil.

How do I thaw it out?

Just place the cake in the refrigerator to thaw overnight.

Can I use orange juice instead of squeezing by hand?

Absolutely.

How do I keep my cake from sticking to the bundt pan?

Thoroughly coat the pan with nonstick spray and flour. Get every nook and cranny so your cake won't stick.