Orange Bundt Cake is a fruity spring cake filled with the bright flavor of fresh orange, making it both delicious and refreshing. This is one unfortunate orange dessert!
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Brush a 12-cup Bundt pan with soft butter, making sure to cover every angle and surface, then coat it with flour. Tap the pan over the sink to remove any excess flour.
Sift together the all-purpose flour, potato starch, and baking powder in a bowl. Whisk to combine and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the orange zest, freshly squeezed orange juice, and 20 ml of vodka. Set aside.
Separate the egg whites from the egg yolks.
Using a handheld or stand mixer, beat the egg yolks and sugar on high speed until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. With the mixer on low speed, add the sifted flour, potato starch, and baking powder. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.Add the orange juice, orange zest, and vodka. Mix on low speed until incorporated.
Add the melted butter and mix on low speed until combined.
Take a clean medium-sized bowl and combine the egg whites and salt. Using an electric mixer, beat until stiff but not dry.
Add the egg whites to the batter mixture. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the egg whites into the batter until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan, spreading it evenly. Place the Bundt pan on the middle rack of the oven.
Bake for about 50 minutes, or until lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a rack and allow the cake to cool completely before glazing.
Make the lemon glaze:
In a small saucepan, warm the lemon juice. In a small bowl, whisk the confectioners' sugar and warm lemon juice together until smooth and shiny. The consistency should be pourable. If it's too thick, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to thin it out, or more powdered sugar to thicken it.
Place the cooled cake on a wire rack with parchment paper underneath, or on a smooth surface like the kitchen counter.
Pour the lemon glaze over the cooled Bundt cake and let it drip down the sides. Decorate with chopped pistachios and enjoy!
Notes
Baking Time: Keep in mind that all ovens and pans are different, even if they look the same or very similar. The baking time in my recipes is as accurate as possible, but it might take more or less time in your oven.Decorating: You can dust the cake with confectioners' sugar and omit the glaze if preferred.Storing: Store your Bundt cake at room temperature under a cake dome to keep it from drying out.