Whole Orange Bundt Cake
This Whole Orange Bundt Cake is a moist dessert made with whole oranges, butter, sugar, eggs and flour. The Thermomix blitzes the whole fruit into a fragrant purée and mixes the batter evenly, giving an aromatic cake with a tender crumb and glossy citrus glaze, ideal for afternoon tea or a festive table.
About this recipe
Whole Orange Bundt Cake with the Thermomix TM7 is one of those recipes that sounds impressive but is remarkably simple, because the all-in-one kitchen machine does the hardest work for you. Instead of zesting and juicing, you blitz whole oranges — peel, pith and flesh — into a silky purée that gives this cake its signature moist crumb and intense citrus aroma. The TM7 then mixes butter, sugar, eggs and flour into a lump-free batter in seconds, and the vlindermixer accessory can whip the eggs to airy perfection for an even lighter texture. Baked in a decorative Bundt tin and finished with a glossy orange glaze, this cake looks stunning on any dessert table or afternoon tea spread. If you have been searching for whole orange cake recipes or easy dessert ideas for your Thermomix, this one is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for birthdays, coffee mornings and festive occasions.
Preparation tips
- Use unwaxed or organic oranges since you are blitzing the whole fruit, peel included. Cook the oranges until completely soft before puréeing, otherwise the pith can leave a bitter note in the Bundt cake batter.
- Grease every groove of your Bundt tin thoroughly with butter and dust with flour so the cake releases cleanly. Let it rest in the tin for a few minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For a shinier finish, brush the warm cake with orange juice before drizzling the glaze. You can also freeze sliced portions of this Bundt cake for up to a month — a quick homemade treat whenever guests arrive unexpectedly.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the unsalted butter with a plant-based margarine or coconut oil in the same quantity. The whole orange purée keeps the cake beautifully moist, so the result stays just as tender and aromatic.
- Festive winter variation: add a teaspoon of cinnamon and a pinch of ground cloves to the batter, and stir a splash of orange liqueur into the glaze. Dust with icing sugar for a Christmas-ready Bundt cake.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing precision - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs flour, sugar and butter directly in the bowl to the gram, ensuring consistent Bundt cake batter. [Built-in scale]. [Precision Control]
- Fine grinding - The Thermomix grinds the whole oranges, peel and all, into a silky purée in seconds without any bitter chunks. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
- Even mixing - The TM7 blends eggs, flour and baking powder into a smooth, lump-free cake batter far faster than by hand. [Mixing]. [Time Savings]
- Airy whipping - With the vlindermixer accessory the Thermomix whisks the eggs until light and fluffy for a tender crumb. [Whipping]. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle heating - Precise temperature control of the Thermomix melts the butter evenly without splattering, ready for the glaze. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
Ingredients
- butter, unsalted
- orange
- butter, unsalted
- sugar
- orange juice (optional)
- orange essential oil (optional)
- all purpose white flour
- egg, large
- baking powder
- baking soda