If you love orange, coffee and cake like I do, then you seriously need to make this orange coffee cake soon. I made it once because I had a couple oranges sitting on the counter that needed to be used, and now it’s one of those cakes I keep craving randomly during the week. The orange flavor actually comes through properly in every bite instead of disappearing into the background, which honestly happens with a lot of orange desserts.
The cake stays soft with buttery crumble on top, and the fresh orange glaze makes everything even better without making the cake overly sweet. I’ve made this for brunch, afternoon coffee, and honestly just because I wanted cake around the house. If you already love recipes like Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake, Strawberry Rhubarb Bread, or Super Soft Lemon Cake, this orange coffee cake fits perfectly into that homemade baking rotation.
Why You Will Love This Orange Coffee Cake
What I love most about this cake is how fresh the orange flavor tastes. Using fresh juice and zest makes such a huge difference here compared to artificial orange flavoring.
The crumble topping also gives the cake extra texture while the inside stays really soft and buttery.
Another thing I like is that it works for breakfast, dessert, or coffee breaks without needing frosting or complicated decorating.
The orange glaze also soaks slightly into the top of the cake, which honestly makes every slice even better.
What You Will Need For Orange Coffee Cake
A large mixing bowl works best for combining the batter evenly without making a mess all over the counter.
You’ll also need a smaller bowl for mixing the crumble topping separately.
A square baking pan or round cake pan both work well depending on how you want to serve the cake.
If you want strong orange flavor, a small zester helps bring out way more flavor than juice alone.
Ingredients For Orange Coffee Cake
For The Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup sour cream
Crumble Topping
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup cold butter, cubed
Orange Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
How To Make Orange Coffee Cake
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
Grease and line your baking pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, fine coffee powder, baking soda and salt.
In another large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and creamy.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
Mix in orange zest, orange juice, vanilla extract, and sour cream.
Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
For the crumble topping, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter in a bowl. Use your fingers or a fork to mix until crumbly.
Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the batter.
Bake for about 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
Let the cake cool slightly before glazing.
For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the cake before serving.
I usually eat this while it’s still slightly warm because the orange glaze tastes even better that way honestly. This coffee cake also goes really well with Lemon Vanilla Iced Tea, Apple Blueberry Juice, or even Peach Tofu Smoothie if you’re putting together brunch.
Tips For Orange Coffee Cake
Fresh orange juice and zest give the best flavor here, so I really would not skip them.
Cold butter helps create a better crumble topping texture.
Try not to overmix the batter once the flour goes in or the cake can turn dense.
Let the cake cool slightly before glazing so the glaze settles nicely over the top instead of completely melting away.
Orange Coffee Cake
Description
The cake stays soft with buttery crumble on top, and the fresh orange glaze makes everything even better without making the cake overly sweet. I’ve made this for brunch, afternoon coffee, and honestly just because I wanted cake around the house.
Ingredients
Crumble Topping
Orange Glaze
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
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Grease and line your baking pan with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In another large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and creamy.
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Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
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Mix in orange zest, orange juice, vanilla extract, and sour cream.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
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For the crumble topping, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter in a bowl. Use your fingers or a fork to mix until crumbly.
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Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the batter.
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Bake for about 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
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Let the cake cool slightly before glazing.
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For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth.
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Drizzle the glaze over the cake before serving.
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I usually eat this while it’s still slightly warm because the orange glaze tastes even better that way honestly. This coffee cake also goes really well with Strawberry Sweet Iced Tea, Apple Blueberry Juice, or even Peach Tofu Smoothie if you’re putting together brunch.
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Tips For Orange Coffee Cake
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Fresh orange juice and zest give the best flavor here, so I really would not skip them.
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Cold butter helps create a better crumble topping texture.
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Try not to overmix the batter once the flour goes in or the cake can turn dense.
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Let the cake cool slightly before glazing so the glaze settles nicely over the top instead of completely melting away.
