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Orange Poppy Seed Cake with Citrus Glaze

A delightful and zesty cake that captures the vibrant flavors of citrus and the crunch of poppy seeds, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.75 cup orange juice freshly squeezed is best!
  • 1 large orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Citrus Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 orange zest

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan, or line it with parchment paper.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
  4. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Citrus Glaze Preparation
  1. Mix the powdered sugar with orange juice and zest until smooth and slightly thick.
  2. Once your cake is cool, drizzle the citrus glaze over the top.

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh orange juice and zest. Store cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days. If the glaze is too runny, chill it to thicken.