Orange Glaze

Orange Glaze

A glossy, tangy-sweet glaze that sets up with a soft sheen on cakes and loaves.

Total 10 min Makes 16 oz Calories 85/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

Allergens

Dairy

This glaze combines fresh orange juice and zest with powdered sugar for a bright citrus topping that drizzles smoothly and firms into a thin, glossy coat. It suits bundt cakes, scones, cinnamon rolls, and quick breads, adding a tart contrast to sweet baked goods. A splash of butter gives it a touch of richness and helps it set with a slight sheen.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest, finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Method

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk the sifted powdered sugar, orange zest, and salt together until evenly combined.

  2. Add the orange juice, melted butter, and vanilla extract, and whisk until the glaze is smooth and no lumps remain.

  3. Check the consistency; it should coat the back of a spoon in a thin, glossy layer. Whisk in more orange juice, a teaspoon at a time, to thin it, or more powdered sugar to thicken it.

  4. Let the glaze rest for 5 minutes to allow any air bubbles to settle before drizzling over cooled baked goods.

  5. Drizzle or spoon the glaze over the cooled cake, loaf, or pastry. Let it set at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving.

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Orange Glaze

This glaze combines fresh orange juice and zest with powdered sugar for a bright citrus topping that drizzles smoothly and firms into a thin, glossy coat. It suits bundt cakes, scones, cinnamon rolls, and quick breads, adding a tart contrast to sweet baked goods. A splash of butter gives it a touch of richness and helps it set with a slight sheen.

10 min 16 oz 85 cal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest, finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Method

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, whisk the sifted powdered sugar, orange zest, and salt together until evenly combined.

  2. 2

    Add the orange juice, melted butter, and vanilla extract, and whisk until the glaze is smooth and no lumps remain.

  3. 3

    Check the consistency; it should coat the back of a spoon in a thin, glossy layer. Whisk in more orange juice, a teaspoon at a time, to thin it, or more powdered sugar to thicken it.

  4. 4

    Let the glaze rest for 5 minutes to allow any air bubbles to settle before drizzling over cooled baked goods.

  5. 5

    Drizzle or spoon the glaze over the cooled cake, loaf, or pastry. Let it set at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving.