Poppy Seed Cake
Crafting a Moist Orange Poppy Seed Cake is an art that combines zesty oranges and crunchy poppy seeds in a moist, flavorful bake. It’s a twist on the classic Lemon Poppy Seed cake, enhanced with the addition of creamy yogurt and a vibrant orange glaze. This recipe promises a citrus-infused dessert experience with a tender crumb that’s sure to please any palate.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cooking Time
50-55 minutes
Servings
This recipe serves 8.
Ingredients
- Oranges (zesty and juicy): 2 medium-sized
- Poppy seeds: 2 tablespoons (30ml/28g)
- Plain yogurt (or Greek yogurt): 1 cup (240ml/245g)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- All-purpose flour (or gluten-free alternative): 2 cups (480ml/250g)
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons (10ml/9.6g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (240ml/200g)
- Eggs: 3 large
- Vegetable oil: 3/4 cup (180ml)
- Sour cream: 1/2 cup (120ml/115g)
- Butter, unsalted (softened): 1/2 cup (120ml/113g)
- Powdered sugar (for glaze): 1 cup (240ml/120g)
- Fresh orange juice (for glaze): 1/4 cup (60ml)
- Finely grated orange zest (for glaze): 1 tablespoon (15ml)
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a Bundt pan thoroughly.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and granulated sugar in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, blend eggs, oil, and vanilla extract gradually into the dry ingredients until smooth.
- Stir in sour cream and softened butter into the batter until creamy.
- Fold in orange zest and poppy seeds.
- Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan before removing.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, fresh orange juice, and orange zest until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more juice or sugar as needed.
- Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the orange glaze over the top.
This Orange Poppy Seed Cake recipe yields a moist, flavorful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. With its rich citrus aroma, tender crumb, and sweet glaze, it’s a delightful twist on the traditional poppy seed cake. The combination of fresh oranges, poppy seeds, and creamy yogurt results in a cake that’s not only a treat to the taste but also a feast for the eyes. Perfect for gatherings or a simple family dessert, it’s sure to leave a lasting impression.
Nutritional Information (Approx)
- Calories: 575
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 97mg
- Sodium: 115mg
- Carbohydrates: 76g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 50g
- Protein: 7g