Irene's Festive Bundt Cake

Bring a touch of elegance to your holiday table with Irene’s Festive Bundt Cake, a show-stopping dessert that’s packed with warm spices, zesty citrus, and a luscious orange glaze. This moist and tender Bundt cake combines fragrant cinnamon and nutmeg with the brightness of freshly grated orange zest and juice, creating a perfectly balanced flavor profile that’s ideal for celebrations. Topped with a silky glaze made from powdered sugar and a hint of citrus, this cake is as beautiful as it is delicious. With simple techniques and a straightforward recipe, it’s a perfect choice for both novice and experienced bakers alike. Whether served as a centerpiece dessert or alongside a cozy cup of coffee, this cake is guaranteed to impress family and friends this holiday season.

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 4 eggs, large
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 0.75 cup whole milk
• 0.25 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 1.5 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons orange juice (for glaze)
• 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-cup Bundt pan thoroughly to ensure the cake does not stick.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).

Step 4

Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the pure vanilla extract and orange zest.

Step 5

Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the whole milk and orange juice (start and end with the dry ingredients). Mix until just combined—do not overmix.

Step 6

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

To prepare the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice, and milk until smooth and pourable.

Step 10

Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top and sides of the cake, letting it flow naturally.

Step 11

Let the glaze set for 15 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1541.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5125.1

Total Fat 221.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 131.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 1283.4mg	0%
Sodium 2659.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 739.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.5g	0%
Total Sugars 494.6g
Protein 64.5g	0%

Vitamin D 246.5IU	0%
Calcium 496.3mg	0%
Iron 18.9mg	0%
Potassium 1177.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.3%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 56.8%