I am many things, but I never really considered myself to be a baker, or a blogger for that matter.
Despite that, here I am – doing both.

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Orange Bundt Cake

I wanted to dust off the mini bundt cake pan Elliott gave me for Christmas so I decided to make some yummy citrus style bundt cakes.  Honestly, the glaze was the best part.  I'd recommend using it on cinnamon buns to give them a fun flavor.


Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup milk 
GLAZE:
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 4 teaspoons orange juice

Directions

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy; beat in the eggs, orange peel and extracts. 
  • Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk.
  • Pour into a greased and floured 6-cup fluted tube pan. 
  • Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool.
  • For glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar and juice until smooth. Spoon over cake.