Ingredients
– 1 box yellow cake mix
– 1 cup orange soda
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil
– 3 large eggs
– 1 tablespoon orange zest (optional, for extra flavor)
– 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
– 2 tablespoons orange juice (for glaze)
Equipment Needed
– Large mixing bowl
– Electric mixer (or whisk)
– Measuring cups and spoons
– 9×13 inch baking pan
– Cooling rack
– Small mixing bowl (for glaze)
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking pan. The smell of warm citrus wafting through my kitchen is one of the highlights of making this cake! In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, orange soda, vegetable oil, and eggs. I usually use my electric mixer for about two minutes, which helps everything blend beautifully into a fluffy mixture. You can also whisk it by hand, but I find the texture is more consistent with the mixer. Once combined, fold in the orange zest for that extra burst of flavor. (See the next page below to continue steps…)