Best 12 Orange Glaze For Cake Recipes

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**Orange Glaze for Cake: A Citrusy Delight to Elevate Your Cakes**

Orange glaze is a delightful citrusy topping that adds a vibrant color, zesty flavor, and a glossy shine to cakes, making them irresistible. This versatile glaze is easy to make and can be used on a variety of cakes, from simple pound cakes to rich chocolate cakes. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this orange glaze is sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire. In this article, we'll provide you with three variations of orange glaze recipes that cater to different tastes and preferences. From a classic orange glaze to a tangy orange-lime glaze and a decadent orange chocolate glaze, these recipes will transform your cakes into mouthwatering masterpieces.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

ORANGE GLAZE I



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This glaze is perfect for the Orange Chiffon Cake. This will give a thin coating or a drizzle over any cake especially a tube cake or bundt cake.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Dessert Glazes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together well. Add more confectioner's sugar or orange juice to make the proper consistency for a barely pourable glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.3 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

FRESH ORANGE POUND CAKES WITH AN ORANGE GLAZE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield about 24 cakes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 ounces sliced almonds, finely chopped
8 ounces butter, (2 sticks) at room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
3 large egg yolks, at room temperature
3 medium oranges, zested

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Grease 24 (1/2 cup) mini bundt pans (2 pans of 12 mini bundt tins). In an electric mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the butter and sugar. Beat until smooth.
  • Add the eggs and yolks, 1 at a time, and continue to beat until incorporated. Add the orange zest and vanilla. Add the flour and salt, 1/2 cup at a time until the batter is smooth. Spoon 1/3 cup of the batter into the prepared pans.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the top of the cake domes and are slightly golden. Remove from the oven and cool slightly. Unmold the cakes onto wire racks.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and orange juice together. Whisk until smooth. Place the wire racks over a baking sheet, lined with parchment paper. Drizzle the glaze over each cake. Sprinkle the top of each cake with the almonds. Cool the cakes to room temperature. Place the cakes on a serving platter and serve.

LEMON-ZUCCHINI POUND CAKE



Lemon-Zucchini Pound Cake image

Shredded zucchini in the batter and a luscious lemon glaze keeps every bite of this pound cake moist and tender.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 3h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
4 eggs
2/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 cup shredded zucchini (about 1 medium), squeezed to drain
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
1 tablespoon half-and-half
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with shortening; lightly flour.
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt with spoon; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat 1 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed about 2 minutes or until creamy. Beat in 2 cups powdered sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with milk, beating well on low speed after each addition. Beat on low speed 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice, lemon peel and zucchini. Spoon into pan.
  • Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes in pan. Remove from pan onto serving plate. Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat all glaze ingredients just to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Let stand 30 minutes until slightly thickened. Drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 1/2 g

ORANGE GLAZE CAKE



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Mom loved to bake-from the time I can remember, every Saturday she was in the kitchen creating another wonderful cake or pie. This tender orange cake bakes up deep golden brown and is a favorite of mine, my friends and my family. To make it even more special, serve slices with ice cream or a drizzle of Curacao. -Patricia Wright, Stratford, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
6 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup 2% milk
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
GLAZE:
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup orange juice
Chopped candied orange peel, additional powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan., In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in orange zest and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition (batter may appear curdled)., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes., Poke holes in warm cake using a fork or wooden skewer. Mix confectioners' sugar, melted butter and orange juice; spoon slowly over cake. Cool 15 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack; cool completely. Serve with candied orange peel and additional confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

SIMPLE ORANGE GLAZE



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This glaze is fresh and delicious. It uses real orange juice, not the stuff out of the container. It adds a real nice kick to angel food cake or any kind of loaf cake.

Provided by cukatie2983

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Dessert Glazes

Time 5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup confectioners' sugar
¼ teaspoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice, or as needed

Steps:

  • Whisk sugar with orange zest and orange juice in a small bowl until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Sodium 0.2 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

ORANGE GLAZE FOR ZUCCHINI BUNDT CAKE



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This recipe goes with Zucchini Bundt Cake with Orange Glaze.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 5m

Yield Makes 3⁄4 cup (enough for one 8-inch cake)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 pinches of ground cardamom (optional)
1/4 teaspoon finely grated orange zest, plus 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Whole milk, as needed, for thinning

Steps:

  • Whisk together sugar and cardamom. Whisk in orange zest and juice, and whisk until mixture has the consistency of thick honey. If mixture is too thick, whisk in milk, 1 teaspoon at a time.

HONEY CAKE WITH ORANGE GLAZE



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Easy to make dessert for Rosh Hashanah, with a delectable orange glaze to add more flavor.

Provided by Savannah

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Dessert Glazes

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup white sugar
1 cup honey
4 eggs
1 cup cold brewed coffee
1 apple - peeled, cored and shredded
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup butter
⅔ cup white sugar
⅓ cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon until thoroughly mixed together. In a separate large bowl, stir together the vegetable oil, 1 cup of sugar, and honey, and beat the eggs in one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the flour mixture, alternating with the coffee in several additions. Mix in the shredded apple, if desired.
  • Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle the walnuts over the top of the cake. Bake in the preheated oven until the cake springs back when lightly touched with a finger, about 1 hour. Allow the cake to cool until warm, about 15 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter, and whisk in 2/3 cup of sugar and the orange juice until the sugar has dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil, and remove from heat, whisking constantly. Pour the glaze over the warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.6 calories, Carbohydrate 86.7 g, Cholesterol 72.2 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 239.8 mg, Sugar 53.1 g

PUMPKIN CAKE WITH ORANGE GLAZE



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I found this recipe in a Halloween cookbook but haven't made it yet.(I have no bundt pan) It looks and sounds great for the fall weather.

Provided by Shari2

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup butter flavor shortening
4 eggs
16 ounces pumpkin
1/4 cup water
2 1/2 cups cake flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 teaspoon orange zest
4 teaspoons orange juice
additional chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 12 cup Bundt pan.
  • Combine brown sugar and shortening in large bowl.
  • Beat on low speed until creamy.
  • Add the eggs one a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in the pumpkin and water.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and the salt in a medium bowl.
  • Add to the pumpkin mixture, beating at low speed until well blended.
  • Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed.
  • Fold in the 1/2 cup of walnuts and raisins.
  • Spoon into the pan.
  • Bake for 55-60 minutes.
  • Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan.
  • Place cake on serving plate.
  • For the glaze, combine the sugar, orange peel and orange juice.
  • Stir with a spoon until well blended.
  • Spoon over top of the cake, letting the excess glaze run down the sides of the cake.
  • Sprinkle with additional nuts before the glaze hardens.

ORANGE-GLAZED SPONGE CAKE



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I can't remember the origin of this recipe, but I use it often. It's easy to prepare and makes a wonderful dessert for any meal. I am a paralegal who enjoys cooking for my husband and son as well as entering recipe contests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 large eggs, room temperature, separated
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
ORANGE GLAZE:
1 cup water
1/2 unpeeled orange, finely chopped
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until slightly thickened. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar and beat until thick and lemon-colored. Blend in orange juice and zest. Sift together flour and salt; add to batter. Beat until smooth. In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. While beating, add the remaining sugar, 1 tablespoons at a time. Beat until stiff. Fold 1/4 of the egg whites into the batter; then fold in remaining whites. Spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan, smoothing top. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Invert pan over a narrow-neck bottle to cool. , Meanwhile, for glaze, combine water, chopped orange and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cook until very thick and almost all the water has evaporated. Remove from the heat and blend in confectioners' sugar and butter. Run a knife between the pan and cake. Turn out onto a platter. Spread warm glaze over the top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts :

ORANGE GLAZED BUNDT CAKE



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This recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law, who got it from her mother-in-law. Although Grandma Tucker has been gone for years now, her wonderful cake brings back sweet memories. -Melissa Tucker, Ozark, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
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 whole milk
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons orange juice

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy; beat in the eggs, orange zest 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 in 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.

Nutrition Facts :

ORANGE GLAZE



Orange Glaze image

This orange glaze is the perfect addition to the pumpkin spice cake recipe by viewer Donnell Chambers.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes enough for one 10-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the juice, zest, and sugar until thick and shiny.

ORANGE GLAZE



Orange Glaze image

This glaze has just the right amount of orange flavor, so it won't overwhelm even the most delicate desserts. Drizzle it on cakes, tarts or quick breads, or decrease the orange juice (or other liquids in the Variations) slightly to make a thicker glaze that can be spread on cookies.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     quick, dessert

Time 10m

Yield Enough for any cake

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
3 cups confectioners' sugar, plus more as needed

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients and beat until combined and smooth; it should be about the consistency of thick maple syrup -- just pourable. Adjust the consistency by adding a little more liquid or a little more sugar. Use immediately or store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 253, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 2 milligrams, Sugar 62 grams

Tips:

  • To make the orange glaze, simply combine orange juice, sugar, and butter in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Then, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the glaze has thickened. You can also add a bit of orange zest for extra flavor.
  • For a richer glaze, use freshly squeezed orange juice instead of store-bought. The glaze will be more flavorful and have a brighter color.
  • If you don't have any orange juice on hand, you can use lemon juice or grapefruit juice instead. Just be sure to adjust the amount of sugar you add, as these juices are more acidic than orange juice.
  • Orange glaze is a versatile topping that can be used on a variety of cakes, including pound cake, carrot cake, and chocolate cake. It can also be used to glaze cookies, muffins, and other pastries.
  • If you're using the glaze on a cake, be sure to let the cake cool completely before applying the glaze. This will help the glaze set properly and prevent it from running off the cake.

Conclusion:

Orange glaze is an easy and delicious way to add flavor and moisture to your cakes and other pastries. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a glaze that will make your baked goods look and taste their best. So next time you're looking for a special topping for your cake, give orange glaze a try. You won't be disappointed!

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