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Orange and Poppy Seed Cake Recipe

Orange and Poppy Seed Cake Recipe

Delightful Orange and Poppy Seed Cake Recipe with a creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine baking
Servings 8 slices
Calories 330 kcal

Equipment

  • 8-inch round cake pan
  • Large Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer

Ingredients
  

Cake

  • 210 grams plain flour or all purpose flour
  • 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 200 grams caster sugar or granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1 orange zest of one orange
  • 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 120 ml vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 120 ml Greek yogurt *
  • 60 ml milk

Frosting

  • 115 grams butter softened
  • 250 grams full fat cream cheese room temperature, roughly chopped
  • 375 grams icing sugar or powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • Orange zest to decorate, optional

Instructions
 

Cake Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 180 C (350 F) standard / 160 C (320 F) fan-forced. Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with baking or parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, poppy seeds and orange zest. Stir briefly to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, add orange juice, oil, eggs and vanilla. Whisk briefly just to break up the egg yolks.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, along with the yogurt and milk, and gently mix until combined – but be careful not to over mix. Spoon batter into prepared tin.
  • Bake cake for approximately 35-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. Transfer cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • To make the cream cheese frosting, add butter and cream cheese to a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer for 2-3 minutes until smooth and creamy. Add sugar, 1 cup at a time, and continue to beat until smooth.
  • Add orange juice and mix until frosting is creamy. Taste and add extra orange juice if needed. Generously frost the top of the cake. Scatter over fresh orange zest.

Notes

Use Greek yogurt for best texture and flavor in the cake. Be careful not to over mix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy. Cooling the cake completely before frosting is essential for a smooth finish. Adjust orange juice in frosting to your preferred consistency and tanginess.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, Cake Recipe, Dessert, Orange and Poppy Seed Cake, Orange Flavored Cake, Poppy Seed Cake
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