This cake comes together in just a few steps, but each one is key to that perfect melt-in-your-mouth result.

🔥 Step 1: Preheat and Prep

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour a 10 to 12-cup Bundt pan thoroughly. This helps the cake release cleanly without breaking. Silicone pans work well too, but metal will give the best golden crust.

🥣 Step 2: Mix the Batter

In a large bowl, combine:

• Dry cake mix

• Lemon pudding mix

• Vegetable oil

• Orange juice

• Eggs

Use an electric mixer to blend for about 2 minutes until smooth and creamy. Pour the batter into your prepared Bundt pan.

⏲ Step 3: Bake

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes. The cake is done when:

• A toothpick comes out clean from the center

• The cake starts pulling slightly from the sides of the pan

Let the cake rest in the pan while you move to the glaze.

🍯 Step 4: Prepare the Glaze

In a small saucepan, combine:

• 2 cups powdered sugar

• ¾ cup orange juice

• 4 tablespoons butter

Cook gently over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the butter is fully melted and the mixture is smooth. This glaze should be pourable, not too thick.

🍰 Step 5: Soak the Cake

Before removing the cake from the pan:

• Use a toothpick or skewer to poke holes all over the cake (this helps the glaze soak in deeply).

• Slowly pour the warm glaze over the warm cake. Don’t rush—it may seem like too much glaze, but trust the process.

Let the cake rest in the pan for 15 to 20 more minutes, or until most of the glaze has been absorbed.

🧁 Step 6: Invert and Cool

Carefully invert the cake onto a serving platter.
Allow it to cool completely before slicing.

💡 Pro Tip: This cake is best served after resting for 8 hours or even overnight. The flavor deepens and the texture becomes incredibly soft and luscious.