Orange Poke Cake with Honey-Orange Glaze Recipe
A vibrant and moist citrus dessert bursting with orange flavor, this poke cake is soaked with a luscious honey-orange glaze. Perfect for spring gatherings, brunches, or whenever you crave a refreshing cake. The soft texture and golden color will win hearts instantly!
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 1 box orange or yellow cake mix
- 1 cup orange juice
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- Zest of 1 orange
- For the Glaze:
- ½ cup honey
- ⅓ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix cake mix, orange juice, oil, eggs, and orange zest until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 28–32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cake cool for 10 minutes, then use a wooden skewer to poke holes all over the cake.
- In a small saucepan, combine honey, orange juice, orange zest, and butter.
- Bring to a gentle boil and stir until butter is melted and glaze is smooth.
- Pour the warm glaze evenly over the poked cake.
- Let the cake absorb the glaze and cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use fresh orange juice for best flavor.
- For extra citrus zing, top with orange slices or whipped cream.
- Cake can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.