Orange Oat Bundt Cake

How to make a classic cake exciting and nutritious? Oatmeal. Finely ground oats add fiber, a nutty character, and moistness by holding moisture differently than wheat flour. Orange freshness balances the earthy oat flavor perfectly.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 2 hrs 5 mins
🍽️ Servings 10 servings
🔥 Calories 270 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Bundt Pan
  • Food Processor (for oats)
  • Hand Mixer
  • Bowls

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour pan. Grind oats into flour in food processor.

Tip: Finer oat flour yields lighter cake. Large pieces make it heavy.
2

Beat eggs with brown sugar until very fluffy (5 mins).

Tip: Brown sugar adds moisture and caramel flavor but dissolves harder, so beat well.
3

Melt butter (lukewarm) and mix with OJ, zest, vanilla.

Tip: Premixing liquids ensures even flavor distribution.
4

Stream butter mix into egg foam while stirring slowly.

Tip: Work gently to keep the air in.
5

Mix flour, oat flour, baking powder, salt. Fold into wet mix.

Tip: Mix just until clumps disappear. Oats can get slimy if overmixed.
6

Bake 40-45 mins. Cool on rack.

Tip: Oat cakes are fragile when warm; patience is key.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use oat flour?
Yes, store-bought oat flour is perfect and saves chopping.
Why is it crumbly?
Oats lack gluten to hold structure. The ratio of wheat flour and egg is crucial for binding.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Rolled Oats
  • 1 tsp Orange Zest
  • 2/3 cup Orange Juice
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Salt