Easy Cakes to Sweeten Your Summer


Oi, Gente!

If you grew up or spent any time in Brazil, you know cafézinho-hour is basically a religion.

A good cup of coffee, a sweet treat, and some solid conversation to round it out... or a little gossip to keep things interesting 😅

Cafézinho-hour is that sacred little pause in the afternoon and this Bolo de Laranja - Brazilian Orange Bundt Cake is exactly the kind of cake I love to serve for it.

It’s soft, moist, and full of bright orange flavor.

It's also seriously easy to make! 🙌🏽

I know a lot of folks say they “can’t bake,” but if that’s you, bundt cakes are the perfect place to start. No layers. No fuss. Just mix, pour, bake, and enjoy.

Sure, you could grab a cake from the grocery store. But why would you, when you can bring those homemade Brazilian cake vibes to your life so easily?

This cake is perfect for Cafézinho time, tea time, brunch with a little champagne, or just a sweet bite in the afternoon.

And because I love a bundt moment, here are other fruity bundt cake recipes great for summer baking. They're easy, delicious, and a great way for you to get comfy in the kitchen before baking season kicks in. Pick your favorite and start practicing!

Summer bundt cakes to try:

Coconut Bundt Cake

This Coconut Bundt Cake is easy to make, packed with coconut flavor inside and out, and topped with a sticky-sweet condensed milk topping that drips all over. Add some toasted coconut on top for crunch, and you’ve got a crowd-pleaser that looks as good as it tastes.

Lime Bundt Cake

This Key Lime Bundt Cake is soft, moist, and topped with a creamy, sweet lime glaze that tastes just like key lime pie. It’s made with easy-to-find ingredients and comes together fast—perfect for when you want something impressive without the fuss.

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