Orange & vanilla Bundt cake

The elegance of a classic Bundt cake meets the freshness of citrus. The scent pairing of vanilla and orange is unbeatable, especially in a buttery, crumbly batter. The unique shape of the Bundt is not just for aesthetics: the central 'chimney' allows heat to penetrate the centre of the cake evenly, so the thick layer of batter bakes perfectly without the edges burning.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 280 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Bundt tin
  • Food mixer
  • Spatula

Allergen Information

⚠️ Gluten
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Eggs

Instructions

1

Carefully butter and flour the Bundt tin. Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Tip: Tap out excess flour from the tin.
2

Mix the flour with the baking powder in a bowl.

Tip: This way the baking powder won't be in one spot, and won't make the cake rise unevenly.
3

Whisk the soft butter with the sugar and vanilla sugar until pale and frothy, then add the eggs one by one.

Tip: Be patient, whipping the butter and sugar gives the cake its lightness.
4

Mix the grated orange zest, orange juice, and milk into the batter.

Tip: If the batter 'splits' a little from the liquid, don't worry, the flour will bring it together.
5

Fold in the flour mixture and mix until smooth, but no longer.

Tip: Only mix until the flour disappears.
6

Pour into the tin and bake for 40-45 minutes. Skewer test mandatory!

7

Let cool in the tin for 15 minutes, then turn onto a rack.

Tip: The lukewarm cake separates from the tin walls but won't break.

Recipe FAQ

Why did it stick to the tin?
The Bundt tin must be very thoroughly buttered and floured in every fold. Another reason is if you tried to turn it out too soon while hot.
Why is the inside doughy?
If you added too much liquid (orange juice, milk), or it didn't bake enough.

Ingredients

  • 250 g Plain flour
  • 150 g Caster sugar
  • 100 g Butter (soft)
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 packet Vanilla sugar
  • 1 Orange (grated zest)
  • 50 ml Orange juice
  • 100 ml Milk