Orange Birthday Cake Bars

Brighten up any celebration with these zesty and delightful Orange Birthday Cake Bars! Packed with fresh orange zest and juice, these soft and tender cake bars are bursting with citrus flavor in every bite. Topped with a luscious orange glaze that melts into the still-warm cake, these bars are as moist as they are tangy-sweet. Quick and easy to prepare, they come together in just under an hour, making them the perfect dessert for birthdays, brunches, or any festive occasion. With their vibrant flavor and eye-catching presentation, these cake bars are sure to become a crowd-pleasing favorite. Make them today for an irresistibly sweet treat that tastes like sunshine!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cups Unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest
• 0.5 cups Fresh orange juice
• 0.5 cups Whole milk
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Fresh orange juice (for glaze)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (for glaze)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

Melt the unsalted butter and let it cool slightly. Add the melted butter, orange zest, orange juice, whole milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.

Step 4

Using a hand mixer or whisk, mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.

Step 5

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 6

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7

While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, fresh orange juice, and softened unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.

Step 8

Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes.

Step 9

After the cake has cooled slightly, spread the glaze evenly over the top while the cake is still warm for best absorption.

Step 10

Allow the glaze to set for about 20 minutes before slicing into bars. Serve at room temperature and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1294.4 grams (1294.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3934

Total Fat 116.60g	149%
Saturated Fat 64.10g	320%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 822mg	274%
Sodium 2808mg	122%
Total Carbohydrate 694.40g	253%
Dietary Fiber 8.50g	30%
Total Sugars 496.50g
Protein 49.90g	100%

Vitamin D 195IU	975%
Calcium 318mg	24%
Iron 14mg	79%
Potassium 1003mg	21%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.1%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 69.0%