Spiced Orange Cake with Glaze Drizzle

Craving something fragrant, fluffy, and full of cozy flavor? This Spiced Orange Cake with Glaze Drizzle is your perfect match. Bursting with citrusy brightness and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, it’s a comforting dessert that feels fancy but is incredibly easy to make. The sweet orange glaze on top adds the perfect finishing touch.

Ingredients:

For the cake:

1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
Zest of 1 orange
½ cup (120ml) fresh orange juice
½ cup (120g) plain yogurt or sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the orange glaze:

1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Zest of ½ orange (optional, for extra flavor)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan or loaf pan.
Make the cake batter:
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the orange zest, juice, yogurt, and vanilla.
Combine:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix just until combined.
Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Prepare the glaze:
Whisk powdered sugar with orange juice until smooth and pourable.
Drizzle over the cooled cake and sprinkle with extra zest if desired.