Orange Bundt Cake

• butter↗2 cups

  softened

• sugar↗4 1⁄4 cups
• sifted cake flour4 1⁄2 cups
• baking powder↗2 1⁄4 teaspoons
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• milk↗1⁄2 cup
• eggs↗9
• vanilla extract↗4 1⁄2 teaspoons
• orange juice↗2 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Grease and flour a bundt pan.

3. 3

   Cream the butter together with 2-1/4 cups of the sugar.

4. 4

   Add the flour, baking powder, and salt and mix until combined.

5. 5

   Add the milk, eggs, vanilla, and orange zest.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into the Bundt pan.

7. 7

   Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

8. 8

   Poke holes all over the cake with a toothpick and let cool thoroughly.

9. 9

   Combine the orange juice and the remaining 2 cups of sugar in a small pan.

10. 10

    Bring to a boil over high heat.

11. 11

    Paint the sauce onto the cake with a pastry brush.