I’m not really the type of person that can just throw things together when baking and magically have it taste good. Cooking, I can make this happen. Baking, well, let’s just say one time in college I made out-of-the-box brownies and they came out so hard we couldn’t cut through them. So, know that if I’m giving you a baking recipe I worked my butt off to make sure this would taste good. And, this ones tastes, like a dream. The frosting is to die for!
I set out to create something delicious, fresh and a little different. I picked orange because spring is just around the corner (well, now its pretty much here) and the color just made me happy. It took me two weekends to get this recipe right. My first one was just a bit too “done.” I tried lower baking temp the second time around and gave it a little more oven time to make sure it was cooked all the way through. This one turned out dense, moist and delicious!
You will need:
Cookware
- A bundt cake pan. One like this one is good. You want to make sure the pan isn’t too dark or it will impact the color of the top of the cake. (You don’t have to make a bundt cake, but that’s what I used. In fact, I had to make more batter to actually fill out the pan.)
- Tooth picks/shish kabob sticks
- Dinner plate
- Handheld mixer
- Large bowl
- Frosting decorating bottles or decorating bags with stainless steel tips
Bundt Cake Tips
- Bundt cake is notoriously difficult to get out of the pan. Make sure to use the butter and flour combo below to ensure your cake comes out looking pretty. Another option I recently heard is that you can make a paste with a few table spoons of shortening, flour and a few table spoons of vegetable oil. Just make sure to get whatever you use into all the little crevasse of the cake.
- Use a light bundt cake pan. A dark pan causes the cake to brown more.
Orange Bundt Cake with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 10 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups of sugar
- 1 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice - About the juice from 2 oranges
- 1 package of vanilla pudding with no artificial colors or flavors You can find natural options at the grocery store too.
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs at room temperature
- 2 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 tsp. orange extract
- 1 tsp. butter
- zest of three oranges
Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese at room tempature
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter, cooled
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
Cake instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350
- Combine your room temperature butter and sugar with a hand mixer until it is well blended. If your butter isn’t soft enough yet you can put it in the microwave for 30 seconds.
- Add in your eggs and vanilla and mix well.
- Add in your pudding, flour, baking powder and milk. Mix well.
- Add your fresh orange juice and orange zest. Mix well.
- Butter your entire bundt cake pan - make sure to get it into each and every crack. Then flour the pan and dump the excess.
- Bake at 325 for 55 minutes. Double check that it's done with a tooth pick.
- Wait until your cake cools to frost. About 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Cream Cheese Frosting Steps
- Combine cream cheese and butter. Mix well.
- Add in sugar and vanilla. Mix until everything is well combined and smooth.
Slice and enjoy!
Happy eating, friends!
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That sounds heavenly! I wish I could just sit here and lick all the frosting off lol. I can’t wait to make this cake 🙂
Looks yummy! I’m sure I could eat the whole thing! Love orange dreamsicle ice cream pops!
This looks really good to eat, I’ve been wanting to buy a Bundt cake pan for quite some time now. I never heard of someone adding pudding mix to cake at that it makes it tasty
Don’t you love making BIST cakes? This one might be my summer go to this year!
That should be bundt cakes!
That looks so good! I love anything citrusy! Your photos are beautiful as well! Certainly makes your cake look delicious!
This looks so gorgeous! And so Easter appropriate, absolutely love the look of it and I bet it tastes beautiful too! x
I’m the same way when it comes to baking. It’s such a science that I find it more of challenge in the whip it up department. Loving this cake. It is truly stunning and sounds so delicious.
Oh my goodness! This looks SO good. I am for sure going to have to try this out. I bet its amazing!
I saw this pop up on my Pinterest feed and absolutely need to try it. It looks like the perfect cake for a Mother’s Day brunch!
This sounds so yummy! Pinning it now- this is perfect for Easter dinner. You make it look really easy to make too! Thanks for the recipe.
This looks like a fun summer dessert. I am going to try this one for sure. It looks so good!
I love dreamsicles and anything with cream cheese icing is a winner for me. My whole family would love this desert.
Ooh this looks so delicious! I love orange in cake, this would be perfect for Easter dessert
This looks like a cake that my kids will enjoy and I sure would love to make this for them. I love citrus flavors during Spring and Summer! I’m definitely keeping the recipe!
This bundt cake is seriously gorgeous! I would love to have a slice of it right now.
Looks amazing! Would love to have some of the cake now while watching TV 🙂
What a refreshing cake. This recipe is so perfect for Spring time!
You had me at orange dreamsicle!! One of my all-time favorite flavors!
This cake sounds amazing! Orange Creamsicle Pops were my favorite when I was a kid. Pinning this recipe to make this weekend!
I cannot bake well at all. If this tastes as good as it sounds and looks I’m willing to try. With pudding, orange, cream cheese and powdered sugar how could this cake and frosting be anything but amazing?
Oh my, this cake looks so delicious! I love the citrus in it, and can’t wait to try it out myself!
This looks delicious! Cream cheese frosting is my favorite!
This sounds delicious and looks pretty too! Would make for a great centre piece on the Easter table!
I have a bundt cake mould that I barely ever use – This recipe would be perfect to finally use it again!
This sounds amazing. I’m basically drooling just reading about it and the photos are absolutely beautiful. If it tastes half as good as it looks, I’m sure it’s a winner!
My mouth is literally watering right now, this looks incredible! What a perfect springtime cake.
It looks so pretty! I love orange flavoring. It gives a nice citrus and spring taste to baking recipes. I had some glazed rolls once with a sugar orange glaze on top. They were delicious!
I just LOVE your photography and graphics! You truly have a gift for food photography (it’s not easy!). I’m right with you on the “can’t just throw things together” while baking comment… Every time I try to get creative it goes wrong. Will definitely need to give this a go though!
this looks so amazing! I’ll eat the whole thing!
This sounds and looks so heavenly! I love bundt cakes too!
This cake looks absolutely delicious.
I’ve always loved cakes and this one’s simply perfect for Spring and Summer! I’m sure the kids will love it as well. Definitely a recipe that’s worth keeping.
I made something similar to this once, but in cupcake form. I like the idea of a bundt cake! Looks yummy!
Oh my gosh that looks amazing! I would always get a dreamsicle at school in jr high!
I used to get dreamsicles in jr high all the time! this looks amazing!!
This look so good! I bet it would be perfect for Easter tomorrow afternoon.
It looks yummy and delicious. I will love to prepare this cake on my birthday.
I love this recipe. It sounds delicious, and it looks just absolutely adorable. I love the way you frosted it. It just screams spring to me.
OK! This looks too good to eat; almost like the perfect spring wreath for a front door. It sounds delicious and you did a beautiful job decorating!
This definitely sounds like an orange dreamsicle cake. That is definitely a family favorite. We like to have dreamsicles in the summertime and this is a perfect way to enjoy it even in the winter.
This is so gorgeous! What a perfect summer cake, makes me feel the feels.
Seriously, this looks light and airy! Perfect as the weather warms up.
I love the look of this cake! We don’t eat citrus-type cakes often, so this will be a welcomed dessert.
I think I need to try this recipe soon to see if I can make it for Easter, it would be a great Easter dessert. Love everything with oranges.
I love the flavor of citrus baked goods!! This bundt cake is really delicious and perfect for warmer weather!!
How do I find the recipe for this? Don’t see it anywhere above.
I love this bundt cake. It looks perfect for Spring or would be great on the Easter table.
This cake is beautiful and sounds so delicious. This would be perfect for a dinner party.
That looks delicious and since I’m in charge of dessert for Easter I think I will make and bring this. Thanks for the idea!
oh man this looks so good! i need to make this like soon!!
What a gorgeous dessert! This will be a sure hit!
Yummy! From the looks of this, it will be a hit in our house. Thank you for this recipe!
This sounds and looks amazing! I love the creamsicle flavor! I can’t wait to try making this one, will be great for the Easter table. Thanks!
This looks and sounds delish! Definitely going to add this to my spring baking list.
Oh my this sounds AND looks amazing! It’s almost too pretty to try but I so want to taste it, so it’s getting added to my list of things to make this month.