This Orange Soda Bundt Cake is probably one of my favorite cakes to make. No lie, substituting water for flavored soda makes all the difference in the world.
I previously did this with my Shirley Temple Bundt Cake. If you are one of the few that don’t have a bundt pan (you should) you can use this batter with any shape cake pan you have handy.
What I like about using a bundt pan is that it makes it that much easier to glaze. Since this bundt cake calls for an orange glaze, I decided to use a bundt pan. Next time though I might either make cupcakes or mini-loaves. Yummy!
Tips
- This delicious cake recipe calls for some Orange Soda. Make sure you use the carbonated kind. Orange flavored water or Orange Seltzer will not work. Look for brands like Orange Crush, Fanta or Sunkist just to name a few (no affiliation).
If lemon is more your thing, check out my Lemon Wow Bundt Cake. It’s also become a family favorite. But since you are looking at this recipe, I am going to assume you prefer orange-flavored cakes. If that’s the case, you MUST try my Orange Dreamsicle Cake.
Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Orange Soda Bundt Cake recipe (see recipe card for quantities): White Cake Mix, Vanilla Pudding Mix, Eggs, Vegetable Oil, Orange Soda, Orange Zest, Powdered Sugar, Orange Juice and Milk.
How to Make Orange Soda Bundt Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a bundt pan and set it aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine together cake mix and dry pudding mix. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl combine the eggs, vegetable oil, orange soda, and orange zest.
- Add wet mixture to dry ingredients and mix well.
- Pour batter into greased bundt pan. Bake for 40-50 minutes until done.
- Cool the cake completely on a wire rack before removing it from the pan.
- Make the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar orange juice and milk. Pour glaze evenly over the cake.
Printable Recipe Card
Orange Soda Bundt Cake
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Ingredients
CAKE INGREDIENTS
- 15 ¼ oz White Cake Mix, 1 box
- 3.4 oz Vanilla Pudding Mix
- 4 Eggs
- ¾ Cup Vegetable Oil
- ¾ Cup Orange Soda
- 1 Tbsp Orange Zest
GLAZE INGREDIENTS
- ½ Cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Orange Juice
- 1 Tsp Milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a bunt pan and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine together cake mix and dry pudding mix. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl combine together eggs, vegetable oil, orange soda and orange zest.
- Add wet mixture to dry ingredients and mix well.
- Pour batter into greased bundt pan. Bake for 40-50 minutes until done.
- Cool cake completely on wire rack before removing from pan.
- Make glaze by whisking together powdered sugar orange juice and milk. Pour glaze evenly over cake.
I couldn’t find if you use instant or cook & serve pudding mix. Or doesn’t it really matter?
Instant works just fine!
I’ve been looking for a full recipe like this, most just throw in the soda, no pudding or anything else. So, Thank you for that! However….what size pudding?? eeep! Gonna try it with the 4 serving, hope it works. 🙂
3.4 oz will do it. I updated the recipe card to clarify. Thanks!
How does this work in a regular cake pan?
I would bake at the same temperature and target the same duration but I would suggest checking regularly after the halfway point with a toothpick to ensure it bakes properly.